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Carbon Monoxide Safety During Power Outages

Homeowner following carbon monoxide safety precautions during a power outage

Power outages can create hazards that continue long after the electricity goes out. Families may turn to portable generators, fireplaces, fuel-burning heaters, vehicles, grills, or other equipment for power and warmth. When these devices burn fuel, they can produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that cannot be seen or smelled. Carbon monoxide safety deserves particular […]