InformationThere have been numerous, dramatic stories in the media lately on a hazard that has just recently received a heightened awareness. It is particularly frightening in that, unlike fire, intruders, floods or other hazards, you cannot see it, smell it or taste it. But it can be and is, a killer.
Whole families can die in their sleep.
Persons can become ill in their homes with flu-like symptoms for long periods of time with no relief and with a maddening lack of obvious reasons for their illness. It is a very simple, common substance in the form of a gas, consisting of carbon and oxygen. It is colorless with no smell or taste unless it has been contaminated by other substances. It is toxic and it is combustible. One of the visible indicators is the color and density of the smoke coming from the chimney.