Never use a generator in the house
By Heather
With the blizzards and power outages ravaging the East Coast, I feel very blessed for our mild Bay Area winters. I keep hearing tales of being snowed in from my loved ones.
While they’re busy stowing flashlights with batteries in every room and stocking up on canned goods, I hope they are staying warm and keeping safe.
Do you know you should never use a power generator in the house? Never ever. If you do, you can create a carbon monoxide (CO) hazard from the fumes building up.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.
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Protect your family, especially while they sleep. Purchase and install UL-listed CO alarms outside each sleeping area, including the basement. Read the instructions carefully to make sure you install it properly. Some smoke alarms can double as CO alarms. Just look for the UL mark to be sure the one you’ve chosen has been properly tested.
If you feel groggy, dizzy, or have unexplained headaches, call 911 or the poison control center [1-800-222-1222].
