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Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is invisible!  The colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas is a byproduct of burning organic fuels.

 Sources:

·        Household appliances and equipment fueled with gas, oils, coal, kerosene or wood.

·        Examples: furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, cars, charcoal grills, lanterns, clothes dryers, ovens, fireplaces, lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.

 Causes:

·        Malfunctioning appliance or equipment

·        Worn or faulty parts

·        Improper venting 

 Symptoms:

·        Early symptoms often mimic the flu – headache, nausea, unclear thinking, shortness of breath, weakness, and loss of muscle control. 

·        Severe symptoms – convulsions, unconsciousness, and possible death. 

 Prevention:

·        Install a carbon monoxide detector

·        Clean and inspect fuel-burning appliances.  Use a professional! 

·        Check for proper ventilation.

 If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning:

·        Leave your home right away!

·        Call 911 or the Connecticut Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)

·        Call the local fire department to test for carbon monoxide.

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Carbon Monoxide is INVISIBLE - flyer is available in the following languages:

English
Vietnamese
Creole
Spanish
Chinese