CARBON MONOXIDE

WHAT

INVISIBLE, ORDORLESS AND COLORLESS

in appearance, but can make you very sick
CREATED

WHEN FUELS

(such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely
POISONING

200-300

unintentional-injury deaths a year, according to the National Safety Council
SYMPTOMS

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

nausea, dizziness, lightheadedness or headaches

SAFETY TIPS

to protect against CO emergencies

LOCATION

SLEEPING
AREAS

Install CO alarms outside each sleeping area and test monthly.
SAFETY

DIFFERENT

Contact your local fire department to find out what number to call if the CO alarm sounds. Post the number by your phone. Know the difference between the sound of smoke alarms and CO alarms.
HOME

INDOOR
SAFETY

Never use your oven to heat your home. Don’t run a fuel-burning vehicle or generator indoors, even if garage doors are open.
REMEMBER

OUTDOOR

Barbecue grills produce CO and should only be used outside. Never use grills or generators inside your home, garage or near an open building entrance. When camping, remember to use battery-powered lights in tents, trailers, and motor homes.

CALL FOR HELP

Immediately move to a fresh air location and call 9-1-1 for help.
SAFE LOCATION

Remain in a fresh air location until emergency personnel say it is safe.
LOW BATTERIES

If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries or other trouble indicators.

Make a PlanMake a Plan

Make a Plan

A little preparation could protect your life and the lives of those around you. It only takes a few minutes to develop a plan. When finished, you'll have a pocket-size emergency plan at hand.
Build a KitBuild a Kit

Build a Kit

Remember how long it took to pack for your last vacation? The last thing you want to worry about in a disaster is packing. That’s why everyone should have an Emergency Supply Kit ready to go. Use this checklist to help you assemble your kit.