Winter is when most carbon monoxide exposure happens, here's how you can keep your home safe.
ASPINWALL (KDKA) -- Carbon Monoxide can be a silent killer, especially in the winter when most exposures happen according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. "People are unaware of it – they go to sleep, and they don't even realize that carbon monoxide is present," Gene Marsico, Assistant Fire Chief for Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services, said.
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Authorities believe carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths of three people found in a western Pennsylvania home this week, but investigators have yet to determine what led to the deadly exposure.
Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Called “the silent killer”, carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous and completely unrecognizable at first. Upstate Medical’s director of poison control, Vincent Calleo, gave out some helpful tips on how to stay safe.
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter storm
As the dreaded winter storm approaches, North Texans need to stay on alert for a silent killer: carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
The CDC also reports that at least 430 people die each year in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Being aware of the symptoms could save your life or someone else’s. "Critical warning signs would be symptoms like headaches, nausea, fatigue, and cherry-red lips. Those would be some of the primary indicators," Zane noted.
Why the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning grows after a winter storm
Winter storms bring freezing temperatures and power outages — conditions that can significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Tips to prevent carbon monoxide exposure at home
Carbon monoxide, also known as the “silent killer,” is a dangerous, odorless gas. There are several ways to stay protected at home from CO poisoning. Experts say detectors are the key to detection and protection,
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