When people think of stories about carbon monoxide poisoning, they often think of the gas generator that was left too close to the house or the barbecue that was brought into a home during a winter power outage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Kent Regional Fire Authority wants residents and visitors to know that carbon monoxide or CO can be a hazard during the summer as well.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is a byproduct of incomplete combustion and many summertime things produce it:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Motorboats: Engines produce CO that can accumulate in the stern of the boat where people may be sitting.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Campfires: Wood and coal are major producers of CO. Sitting too close to a fire, especially if you are sitting downwind, can expose you to high levels of CO.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Generators: Gasoline powered generators used too close to an enclosed structure or tent can accumulate CO.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 BBQs: Using a BBQ too close to a tent or other structure can trap high levels of CO.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Vehicles: Sitting in a running vehicle \u2013 especially if the vehicle is in a garage or other place where exhaust can become trapped, can expose people to CO.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and call 911:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dizziness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lightheadedness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nausea<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Headache<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Weakness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Watch for these signs and symptoms \u2013 especially if more than one person exhibits them.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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