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Carbon Monoxide Alarms What is carbon monoxide (CO)? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can kill you if inhaled. You cannot see it You cannot smell it You cannot taste it It is sometimes called the “silent killer” because it can take your life without warning. What are the of CO poisoning? of CO poisoning are flu-like, including headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and confusion. Prolonged exposure can result in vomiting, blackouts and eventually, brain damage and death. If your alarm sounds and you or anyone in your household experiences any of these 911. Where should CO detectors be installed? You should install a CO detector on every level of your home with one near any sleeping areas. Detectors should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s directions. Where does CO come from? Fuel-fired furnaces (not electric) Gas water heaters Fireplaces & wood stoves Gas stoves Non-electric space heaters Gas dryers Charcoal grills Lawnmowers, snow blowers, etc. Automobiles Gas powered generators Department of Fire & Emergency Services 26 Broad Street • Albany, NY 12202 • (518) 447-7879 www.facebook.com/FDAlbanyny www.twitter.com/FD_AlbanyNY SCRATCH & SNIFF HERE Smell anything? CO is odorless. Since carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless, the best way to alert your family is to install a CO detector to warn of the gas’s build-up *some material provided by NYS OFPC & NFPA