With colder temperatures now here and homes kicking on their heating units, fire officials want to make sure you’re taking steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Charles McGarvey is the acting state fire commissioner and he says because you can’t see carbon monoxide, it’s important to have a carbon monoxide detector.
“Everyone should have a carbon monoxide detector on every level of their home. But most especially in the basement area or the areas where they have their heaters and those kinds of gas appliances,” McGarvey said.
McGarvey said the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning were seen earlier this month, when more than 30 people became sick at a child care center near Allentown.