Carbon Monoxide Safety

Protect Yourself From The Silent Killer

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created when any fuel is burned.

Sources

Sources of CO in the average household include: Gas/Oil burning furnaces, Gas water heaters, Gas ranges and ovens, Gas dryers, Fireplaces, Charcoal or gas grills, and Vehicles (including lawnmowers and snow blowers).

Symptoms

Symptoms of CO poisoning are flu-like including: headache, dizziness, nausea, sleepiness, and confusion. Prolonged or high-level exposure can lead to unconsciousness and even death.

Protect

Protect yourself and your family, the only way you can, by purchasing and installing a CO detector TODAY.

CO Detectors

CO Detectors come in a variety of shapes and can be either battery operated or electric. There are even some combination smoke and CO detectors on the market. Regardless of their appearance, all UL listed CO detectors are designed to do the same thing—notify you when the levels of CO in your home are dangerously high.

Prevent

Prevent CO from becoming a problem by:

• Having your heating/cooling systems checked every year
• Keeping your chimney well maintained
• Following all directions on all appliances
• Starting yard equipment outdoors

Never...

• ...use a charcoal or gas grill indoors (including inside a garage).
• ...use a gas range or oven for heating.
• ...leave any vehicle running in a garage.

If The Alarm Sounds...

• ...leave the building immediately.
• ...DO NOT open windows & doors.
• ...go to your family meeting place.
• ...dial 9-1-1.
• ...DO NOT re-enter the building until the fire department gives the OK.