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How to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the "Invisible Killer" because it is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. It can cause life-threatening symptoms without someone even knowing they have been exposed.
Because CO is undetectable to the human senses, you need to be prepared by properly installing and regularly checking CO alarms in your home.
CO poisoning can happen any time of the year, however, the risk of CO poisoning increases when severe weather events knock out power, and lead to the use of portable generators or other products that emit carbon monoxide. You should be especially careful while using portable generators, as they can produce lethal levels of CO. Before the next power outage, check our CO safety tips to make sure you are protecting your family.
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