Protect Your Home and Loved Ones:
Key Tips for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Oct. 31, 2024 – November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month and Kansas Gas Service urges residents to refresh their knowledge on how to keep their homes and loved ones safe from this invisible threat.
Understanding Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a dangerous gas produced when fuel does not burn completely. It can make you sick and, in severe cases, may be deadly. Sources may include improperly vented or malfunctioning appliances, auto exhaust and blocked chimney flues.
Detecting Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it hard to detect without the proper equipment. Be alert for these warning signs:
- Yellow flame instead of a blue flame on appliance burners
- Black soot around vents, flues, furnace filters, burners or appliance access openings
- Symptoms such as headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, fatigue, increased perspiration, nausea, weakness and vomiting
“Safety is our top priority and we encourage residents to install carbon monoxide detectors in homes and businesses,” said Sean Postlethwait, vice president of Operations for Kansas Gas Service. “These devices are an essential tool for identifying potential hazards.”
What to Do if You Suspect Carbon Monoxide
If you suspect the presence of carbon monoxide in your environment, leave the area immediately and call 911.
For more information on carbon monoxide safety visit kansasgasservice.com/carbonmonoxide.
About Kansas Gas Service
Kansas Gas Service provides a reliable and affordable energy choice to more than 647,000 customers in Kansas and is the largest natural gas distributor in the state in terms of customers. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas Gas Service is a division of ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS), a 100-percent regulated natural gas utility that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “OGS.” ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States. For more information and the latest news about Kansas Gas Service, visit kansasgasservice.com and follow its social channels: @KansasGas, Facebook, Nextdoor, LinkedIn and YouTube.