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Poisoning

Dangers of Co2 – A Sneaky, Deadly Menace

Carbon monoxide (CO) is frequently linked to any engine or device that uses gasoline, diesel, kerosene, charcoal, or wood as fuel. These fuels emit CO when they are burned. While CO is generally harmless in an outdoor environment, it can be lethal when it accumulates in an enclosed setting. CO is even more sinister in that it is colorless and odorless, providing no clues that dangerous levels are present. And, it can strike quickly. Telltale symptoms of CO poisoning include...
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Eliminating the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home

Press Release: At the request of State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan and The New Hampshire/Vermont CO Alliance, New Hampshire Governor Sununu signed a proclamation declaring November 5-12, 2017 as Carbon Monoxide Awareness week. The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) advised the creation of the first National CO Awareness Week in the United States the week of November 5-12, 2017 to be continued on an annual basis thereafter. Requests were brought forth to the U.S. Congress to proclaim...
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