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14 HAWAII RENOVATION JANUARY 15, 2023
HOW TO PROTECT AGAINST
WTHE SILENT KILLER
hile carbon monoxide can im- more severe poisoning cases, people may home is protected is to have a CO alarm. pact individuals at any time of experience disorientation or unconscious- By providing protection against the dead- the year, 50% of CO poison- ness, or suffer long-term neurological ly gas, CO alarms can make the difference
All CO alarms in your home should be battery-powered or hardwired with bat- tery backup. To help ensure your family is protected, First Alert offers a variety of alarms. Families can choose an alarm that best suits their needs, from a tabletop alarm with a 10-year sealed battery and digital display to see detected CO levels in parts per million to a combination smoke and CO alarm for 2-in-1 protection.
Most states have laws requiring CO alarms in the home. To learn more about your local requirements, visit firstalert. com/community/legislation.
If your CO alarm sounds, immediate- ly go outside for fresh air and call 911. To learn more about CO safety or other home safety tips, visit firstalert.com/ carbonmonoxide.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
ings occur between November and Febru- disabilities, cardiorespiratory failure or between life and death. A survey from
ary, according to the National Fire Protec- tion Association (NFPA).
THE SILENT KILLER
A colorless and odorless gas, carbon monoxide is known as “the silent killer,” and impossible to detect without a CO alarm. Estimates from the NFPA suggest that there are more than 80,000 CO inci- dents per year. What’s more, CO poison- ing is the number one cause of accidental poisoning in the United States according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
CO poisoning can be difficult to diag- nose — often until it’s too late. Symptoms mimic those of many other illnesses, in- cluding nausea, headaches, dizziness, weakness, chest pain and vomiting. In
death.
Carbon monoxide comes from any fuel-burning device, such as a stove, car, generator, fireplace, or cooking sources using coal, wood, petroleum products or other fuels emitting CO as a byproduct of combustion. If attached garages with doors, ductwork or ventilation shafts are connected to a living space, they can also be potential sources for CO.
Home maintenance is also important to help keep your loved ones safe. This in- cludes scheduling annual professional in- spections for any fuel-burning appliances, such as the oven, fireplace and dryer.
The most critical step to ensure your
First Alert found that 40% of Americans do not own a single working CO alarm.
“Carbon monoxide alarms belong in every household,” says Tarsila Wey, di- rector of marketing for First Alert. “If your home does not have an alarm, pur- chasing at least one today is the best step you can take toward keeping loved ones safe from the deadly gas.”
The NFPA recommends installing CO alarms on every level of the home, includ- ing the basement, and within 15 feet of all sleeping areas. They can be placed high or low in the room as the deadly gas is dispersed evenly within the air. Checking alarms regularly and following manufac- turer instructions for alarms and all home equipment play an equally vital role.
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