NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE
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Nov. 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless, and odourless gas that can be deadly. The Elliot Lake Fire Department reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. By law, in Ontario, CO alarms are required to be installed outside all sleeping areas of the home with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage.
Safety starts with awareness – be mindful of the following and protect yourself and your loved ones from carbon monoxide:
- CO is impossible to detect without a working CO alarm
- Signs of CO poisoning resemble flu-like symptoms
- An activated CO alarm sounds different than a smoke alarm, typically four beeps
- If a CO alarm activates or you suspect someone in your home has symptoms of CO poisoning, immediately go outside and call 911.
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