Carbon Monoxide Warning

New Brunswickers are reminded of the threat that carbon monoxide can pose in their homes.

People have died and/or been hospitalized in recent years because of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Carbon monoxide has no smell, taste, or colour.

• Only a carbon monoxide detector properly installed in your house will tell you if there is carbon monoxide.

• Never run a generator in your home, garage, or near a window or air intake outside of your house.

• Never BBQ, use a camping stove or a propane heater inside of your house or garage.

• There is no safe way to run a generator or cook with a camping stove in your home or garage.

• Carbon monoxide poisoning can still occur if you have opened your window or garage door.

• If you think you or a loved one has been affected by carbon monoxide, you should:

─ Immediately go outside

─ Go to the nearest hospital or call 911

Carbon monoxide poses a particular threat to people who are sleeping. They might die before anyone is even aware there is a problem.

In cases where it is not fatal, carbon monoxide poisoning can have serious long-term effects on memory, brain function, behaviour and cognition.

There are several signs that indicate someone may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning: dull headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, confusion, blurred vision and loss of consciousness.

HAVE A CARBON MONOXIDE DECTECTOR INSTALLED TODAY!

IT’S THE BEST WAY TO BE PROTECTED.