In the Spotlight
Prevention Guidelines:
You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure
CDC provides a list of three things to do and four things not to do in preventing CO exposure.
Clinical Guidance:
Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning After a Disaster
The symptoms and signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are variable and nonspecific.
How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
Placing a generator 15 feet away may not be far enough from your home to keep CO out. [Video]
The Quiet Killer
Generator Use and Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Modeling the Effects of Outdoor Gasoline Powered Generator Use on Indoor Carbon Monoxide Exposures. Wang, S. H.; Emmerich, S. J.; NIST Technical Note 1637; NIST TN 1637; 23 p. August 2009.
How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
Placing a generator 15 feet away may not be far enough from your home to keep CO out. [Video]
About the Program
CDC works with national and state data sources to monitor, evaluate, and present information on carbon-monoxide-related illness and death in the U.S.
General Information
Small gasoline engines, disasters, houseboats, checklists, flyers, health tips, protection & prevention guidelines, public service announcements, questions & answers. More »
Research and Studies
Reports detailing how carbon monoxide can be produced by portable generators, motorboats, fires, and other emissions.
- Power Outage related
After disasters such as hurricanes, increased use of portable generators during power outages can produce harmful carbon monoxide. More » - Boat related
Motorboat, ski-boat, and houseboat exhaust can produce dangerous carbon monoxide. More » - Other
Reports on various cases of carbon monoxide emissions. More »
Related Issues
CDC monitors and evaluates surveillance data on CO-related illness and death, and works with state and local agencies to respond to CO-related issues.
- Floods
During and after a flood, you should know about power outages, how to keep food and water safe, how to clean up, and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. More » - Hurricanes
Key facts about hurricane readiness and recovery, preventing illness and injury, cleanup, evacuation, etc. More » - Power Outages
What you need to know when the power goes out unexpectedly: safe drinking water and food, CO poisoning, first aid for electrical shock, etc. More »
Resources
On this page you can find useful documents and FAQs about carbon monoxide from various federal and other resources. More »
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