Missoula County and local fire departments and fire districts will give out free carbon monoxide detectors to raise awareness about the dangers of the odorless gas.
Officials will distribute more than 160 detectors to rural parts of the country.
Montana is third in the nation for carbon monoxide related deaths per capita.
Officials said these deaths and illnesses are easily preventable with carbon monoxide detectors in the house.
They also warn a common side affect of carbon monoxide poisoning is sleepiness.
Missoula County released the following information:
Missoula County, with the help of local fire districts and departments, is giving out free carbon monoxide detectors to raise awareness about the dangers of this colorless, odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can be emitted from furnaces, stoves and water heaters in homes, RVs and mobile homes.