It’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.
It is a poisonous gas that you cannot see, smell or taste, which is why it is also known as the silent killer.
If the gas is in your home, officials say you may experience flu-like symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness that can quickly take over the body.
Even though carbon monoxide alarms have been required in Ontario homes and residential buildings since 2001, approximately 60% of Canadians do not have working CO alarms in their homes.
Read your CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions to learn the difference between the sound of an alarm and the alert for a low battery warning. #COawareness pic.twitter.com/YdrkD1UTVj
— Office of the Fire Marshal (@ONFireMarshal) November 1, 2021
Known as the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can poison and kill. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week begins November 1. #COawareness #ONFireSafety pic.twitter.com/zjA4x4imIk
— Office of the Fire Marshal (@ONFireMarshal) October 27, 2021
It's #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek! Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Beat the silent killer and get annual inspections for your fuel-fired appliances & regularly test your alarms!
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— Town of Collingwood (@TownCollingwood) November 1, 2021
Today marks the start to Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to learn about CO and how to protect your family from this poisonous gas. Install CO alarms near all sleeping areas of your home. For more into, visit https://t.co/mT5UKzkKSS pic.twitter.com/uJWfum3SLV
— HLOB Fire Department (@HLOBfire) November 1, 2021
Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs Nov 1-7, and the Gravenhurst Fire Department wants to remind you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. Learn more at https://t.co/jrXiknGAeP #COSafetyWeek pic.twitter.com/AA0Fh69zic
— GravenhurstFIRE (@GravenhurstFIRE) November 1, 2021
