Carbon Monoxide

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Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet

Protect your family from carbon monoxide dangers.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Camping Equipment

Never use portable heaters or lanterns while sleeping in enclosed areas such as tents, campers and vehicles.

CPSC Warns of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard with Camping Equipment

Never use portable heaters or lanterns while sleeping in enclosed areas such as tents, campers, and other vehicles.

Fast Facts about Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. Learn more in this easy-to-read safety alert.

Get to Know Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the "invisible killer." You cannot see or smell it, but a carbon monoxide alarm can detect CO. That is why it is so important to have CO alarms in your home.

Is Your Home Protected?

Install and maintain CO alarms in your home to protect your family against the "invisible killer."�

Portable Generator Hazards

Always use portable generators outside, far from the home. Never operate a generator inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or shed, or near a window or exterior vent.

Portable Generator Hazards in Spanish

Surviving the Aftermath of a Hurricane

Deadly dangers exist after a hurricane strikes. Safety tips on portable generators, candles, gasoline, charcoal and appliances.

Surviving the Aftermath of a Hurricane in Spanish

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Carbon Monoxide Doorhanger

Protect yourself from carbon monoxide when using portable generators.� Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas and can kill you.�

Carbon Monoxide Doorhanger in Spanish

Portable Generators Pose a Serious Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Use portable generators outside only and far from your home. Never�operate them indoors or in the garage.

Responding to Residential Carbon Monoxide Incidents

Guidance for first responders about residential carbon monoxide incidents.

The Invisible Killer

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible killer. Learn about the warning signs and how to prevent CO poisoning.

The Invisible Killer in Spanish

What to Know: Generators and CO

Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Only use a generator outside, far away from windows, doors and vents.