Carbon monoxide
CO is invisible and has no smell. Only an alarm can warn you.
- Install CO alarms on every level and outside sleeping areas.
- Symptoms feel like the flu: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion.
- If the CO alarm sounds, get everyone to fresh air right away, then call 911.
- Never run a car, generator or grill inside a garage or home, even with the door open.
- Replace CO alarms every 5 to 7 years (check the label).
In an emergency, always call 911.
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