Choose a meeting place that is easily visible from your home but that would be out of the way of fire-trucks and possible falling debris. Set off your alarm so that the family can here the sound and remember what it signifies. Have several practice runs to put your fire escape plan into action. Although we are encouraged to seal off our homes from all drafts and air leaks in the winter to conserve energy, this practice also adds to the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Typically this gas is produced by a furnace, small camp stove, lantern or other heating appliance.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless and deadly.
Carbon monoxide detectors often look just like smoke detectors and are mounted with screws in the same way smoke detectors are also. They should be mounted in the same places in your home as smoke detectors are, but also in temporary sleeping locations like campers, RV's, vacation campers, etc. If you are going hunting or fishing and will be camping in a tent or sleeping in your vehicles there are also portable carbon monoxide detectors that can protect your adventure from ending tragically. If you or your family has flu like symptoms during the heating season and experience headaches and nausea mixed with drowsiness, these are carbon monoxide symptoms you may be experiencing. With the modern technology available, it is our responsibility to use these products to protect our home and family from harm.