IF STR A NDED
CARBON MONOXIDE DANGERS
Thousands of Americans get sick each year because of carbon monoxide
poisoning. The increase of inappropriately used alternative heating/power
sources indoors and poorly maintained gas furnaces are oen to blame. You
can avoid carbon monoxide poisoning with correct equipment placement,
proper maintenance and the use of detectors. Do not place your generator or grill inside or
within 20 feet of windows and doors. Keep the baeries in your carbon monoxide detector
fresh. Move to a fresh air location immediately, and before calling emergency services, if
you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
GO
• If you have winter clothing.
• If outside conditions are safe, and you
have visibility.
• If the route will not expose you to
weather for extended periods of time.
STAY
• If rescue is likely and to avoid
unnecessary exposure.
• If you are not close to a safe location, or
one is not visible.
• If you do not have winter clothing.
