Who needs a CO Detector?
Single Family
Residences.
Multiple Family Dwellings and Apartment Buildings.
Anyone with:
- Gas Furnace
- Gas Water
Heater.
- Fireplace.
- Wood Burning
Stove.
- Gas Ranges or
Ovens.
- Gas Dryers.
- Kerosene
Heaters.
- Charcoal/Gas
Grilles.
- Lawn Mowers.
- Snow Blowers.
- Chain Saws.
Dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide can occur if theses appliances are improperly
installed/maintained, damaged, malfunctioning or improperly
used/ventilated.
What Is Carbon Monoxide?
It is a
colorless, odorless gas produced by burning fossil fuels. Natural Gas,
Kerosene, Oil, Propane and Wood, etc..Exposure to lower levels of CO
over several hours can be just as dangerous as exposure to higher levels
for a few minutes! |
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What to do if your CO
detector goes off.
- Ventilate the house and get out!
- As you leave, turn off fuel
burning appliances if possible.
- Get fresh air.
- Call 911.
- Seek medical attention if you
have sign and symptoms of Co poisoning.
- Don't go back into the building
until cleared by the fire department.
Sign and Symptoms of CO Poisoning Include:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Nausea,
Vomiting
- Dizziness,
Confusion
Who is at Risk?
- Children
- Elderly
- People with
lung disease
- Pregnant
women
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