What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?
IF YOU SUSPECT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Leave your home.
Call 911.
Get any victims to fresh air immediately.
Open windows.
Call your local utility.
Tips for Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector. Check and change batteries often.
Make sure your heating system is kept clean and properly vented and that any worn or defective parts are replaced.
Have your chimney and flue cleaned regularly to remove soot deposits, leaves, etc.
Don't use kerosene or propane auxiliary heaters indoors, as this can reduce oxygen levels and cause carbon monoxide buildup. These heaters are illegal in New York City and in many Westchester communities.
Do not use any gas-powered appliance, such as a generator, indoors.
Do not use charcoal to cook indoors.
Don't use your gas range or oven to heat rooms, as this can reduce oxygen levels and cause carbon monoxide buildup.
Automobile exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Open your garage door before starting your car and do not leave the motor running in an enclosed area.
Check your vehicle's exhaust pipe before starting it to ensure it is clear of snow or other materials. If the pipe is clogged, the exhaust could back up into your car.
Leave your home.
Call 911.
Get any victims to fresh air immediately.
Open windows.
Call your local utility.
Tips for Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector. Check and change batteries often.
Make sure your heating system is kept clean and properly vented and that any worn or defective parts are replaced.
Have your chimney and flue cleaned regularly to remove soot deposits, leaves, etc.
Don't use kerosene or propane auxiliary heaters indoors, as this can reduce oxygen levels and cause carbon monoxide buildup. These heaters are illegal in New York City and in many Westchester communities.
Do not use any gas-powered appliance, such as a generator, indoors.
Do not use charcoal to cook indoors.
Don't use your gas range or oven to heat rooms, as this can reduce oxygen levels and cause carbon monoxide buildup.
Automobile exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Open your garage door before starting your car and do not leave the motor running in an enclosed area.
Check your vehicle's exhaust pipe before starting it to ensure it is clear of snow or other materials. If the pipe is clogged, the exhaust could back up into your car.
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