Le Mars, Iowa — The wintery weather is forcing most Iowans to spend more time indoors, and with furnaces, fireplaces and space heaters running, there’s a serious risk from an odorless, colorless gas.
Le Mars Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Schipper strongly recommends carbon monoxide detectors in all houses, apartments and mobile homes.
When people close up their houses because of the cold and there is little ventilation, Schipper says that’s when carbon monoxide calls to his department become common.
Schipper says it’s critical to take precautions since carbon monoxide is invisible and has no scent, and without a detector, there’s no way to know if it’s seeping into your house.
A good C-O detector can cost as little as $15 and it could save your life.
