Carbon Monoxide Facts

Carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning death in the U.S.  It is odorless and colorless and exposure can be fatal.  Common sources of carbon monoxide (CO) are faulty furnaces, house fires, auto exhaust fumes, heaters, indoor stoves, gas-powered generators, cigarette smoke, and smoke from charcoal-fired stoves.  Install a CO detector in addition to your smoke detector.  Call 911 and leave the area if your CO alarm goes off or if you experience symptoms of CO poisoning such as flu-like symptoms, fatigue, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness or weakness.