| Consumers Energy, Gov. Rick Snyder Raise Awareness During Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Week Oct. 18-24 | |
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JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With temperatures dropping and furnaces clicking on, Consumers Energy and the State of Michigan are urging residents to protect themselves against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, also known as the Silent Killer because the toxic gas is odorless, tasteless and colorless. - The best defense against carbon monoxide poisoning is to install an audible carbon monoxide detector that meets or exceeds Underwriters Laboratory standards and will alarm if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide are created in a home or building.
- Inspect your furnace annually and have it tuned up by a qualified service professional.
- Change furnace air filters at least once every other month (more if pets are present) during the heating season.
- Perform a visual inspection of the chimney and vent pipes to make sure they are free of obstructions such as leaves and nests. Clean them out if necessary.
- Never use gas stoves or charcoal grills to heat homes. These appliances can produce deadly amounts of carbon monoxide when used improperly.
- Never leave a supplemental heater or fireplace unattended. Keep clothing, papers and other flammable items well away from gas appliances and supplemental heaters.
- When using generators, be sure they have been connected by a licensed electrician and are only operated where there is adequate ventilation. Never use a generator in a basement, enclosed garage, breezeway, or near air intakes.
- Never leave snow blowers, power lawn equipment or generators running in an enclosed area like a garage. Cars should also never be left running in a garage.
If you suspect there is a carbon monoxide problem in your home, evacuate all people and pets immediately, move to fresh air and call 9-1-1. For more natural gas and electric safety information, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com/safety. Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.6 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. For more information about Consumers Energy, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com. Check out Consumers Energy on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/consumersenergymichigan Twitter: https://twitter.com/consumersenergy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/consumersenergy Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/consumersenergy/ To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-energy-gov-rick-snyder-raise-awareness-during-carbon-monoxide-safety-and-awareness-week-oct-18-24-300161558.html
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CMS Energy Corporation
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CMS Energy is a producing company based in United states of america. CMS Energy is listed in Germany and in United States of America. Its market capitalisation is US$ 16.9 billions as of today (€ 15.9 billions). Its stock quote reached its lowest recent point on April 18, 2014 at US$ 0.12, and its highest recent level on April 23, 2024 at US$ 59.91. CMS Energy has 282 420 406 shares outstanding. |