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Carbon Monoxide Alarms in the HomeToday’s Presenter:
National Fire Protection Association • Your source for safety information • WWW.NFPA.ORG
Ten Minutes to SafetySlide2
Listen…. National Fire Protection Association • Your source for safety information • WWW.NFPA.ORG
Have you heard about the canary in the coal mine? Slide3
CO Alarms in the HomeHave working CO alarms at home.Install CO alarms outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home.Follow the instructions on the package for installation and maintenance.Test CO alarms monthly.Know the sounds the CO alarm makesNational Fire Protection Association • Your source for safety information • WWW.NFPA.ORG Slide4
What should you do if CO is detected?Immediately move to a fresh air locations: Outdoors or by an open window / doorMake sure everyone in the home gets to fresh air.Call the fire department from a fresh air location.
Stay there until help arrives. National Fire Protection Association • Your source for safety information • WWW.NFPA.ORG Slide5
ReviewHow is a CO alarm like a canary in the coal mine? What can you do to keep CO alarms working properly?What should you do if the alarm alerts you to CO in the home? REMEMBER: Working CO alarms save lives!
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