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Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Severe Weather

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Hello.

I’m Doctor David Callahan with the U.S. Public Health Service, assigned to CDC.
After a hurricane or other severe weather, it’s important to protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide—or CO—is a poisonous gas. It is produced whenever you burn any fuel—such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal. Generators, pressure washers, other gasoline powered tools and charcoal grills give off high levels of CO. This can build up quickly in closed spaces or partially enclosed spaces—within minutes. Never use gas-powered tools inside—that includes your basement or garage.

Please remember: you cannot prevent buildup of carbon monoxide by using an exhaust fan—or opening your garage doors or windows. Again, never use gas-powered equipment inside.

Get a battery-powered CO detector to alert you to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home.

Be alert to the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning! If you or anyone else in your home feels sick, dizzy or weak—Think carbon monoxide—CO! Get out of the house and seek prompt medical help.

So—Say No to CO! Protect yourself and your family.

Thank you.
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