Carbon Monoxide Week
, Nov. 1, through Nov. 7. During this week, and all year-round, Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services educates residents on how to avoid the hazards of carbon monoxide gas.
“Residents can reduce the risk of carbon monoxide exposure in their home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually by a registered contractor,” says Fire Chief, John Whelan.Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness and confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and death.
Carbon monoxide alarms sound different from smoke alarms, and alert residents to the presence of deadly, invisible, tasteless and odourless carbon monoxide gas in the home.
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