Carbon Monoxide Emergencies

CO is called the Silent Killer because it an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuel burns incompletely

SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING

-Shortness of Breath

-Nausea, Vomiting

-Dizziness, Light Headedness

-Headaches

Note:  Most often more than one member of the house will present with these symptoms.

SAFETY TIPS

• Install CO alarms inside your home to provide early warning of accumulating CO. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area.

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• Test CO alarms at least once a month and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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• Never use your oven to heat your home

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• Have fuel-burning heating equipment and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in

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• If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not covered with snow
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• Only use barbecue grills outside. Never use them in the home, garage or near building openings

   

  IF THE ALARM SOUNDS  

• Immediately move to a fresh air location and call for help. Remain at the fresh air location until emergency personnel say it is ok.
• If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries or other trouble indicators