CPSC Urges Flood Victims to Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning, Electrocution, Explosion and Fires
CO poisoning from portable generators can happen so quickly that exposed persons may become unconscious before recognizing the symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness.
- CO poisoning from portable generators can happen so quickly that exposed persons may become unconscious before recognizing the symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness.
- Opening doors or windows will not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO.
- It may be convenient, but it's too close to home and puts your family at risk of CO poisoning.
- If you smell or hear gas leaking, leave your home immediately and contact local gas authorities from outside the home.