Take Action Now, Prevention Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. when you prepare to set your clocks ahead an hour, please remember to check the batteries in your carbon monoxide warning alarm. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up carbon monoxide warning alarm, from now is a great time to get one. According to news reports,more than 500 people die each year in the USA from unintentional, non-fire related CO poisoning.

carbon monoxide gas is found in fumes produced by furnaces, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges,vehicles, generators,  or burning charcoal or wood. carbon monoxide gas from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned and can die from breathing carbon monoxide gas.

When power outages occur during emergencies case such as severe winter storms, the use of alternative sources of power for heating or cooking maybe can cause carbon monoxide gas to build up in a home, camper, or garage camper and to poison the people and animals inside.How terrible this is ！

So, from now on you can prevent carbon monoxide exposuring. please take the following three steps：

1. calling a qualified technician to Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced every year

2.Install a battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide warning alarm in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.

3.Leave your home immediately and call 911/120（from China） if your carbon monoxide warning alarm ever sounds. Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect CO poisoning and are feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseated.

CO poisoning is entirely preventable. You can protect yourself and your family by learning the symptoms of CO poisoning and install a carbon monoxide warning alarm