Tips on battling extreme cold and carbon monoxide poisoning

Why the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning grows after a winter storm
Winter storms bring freezing temperatures and power outages — conditions that can significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Stay safe this winter: tips on battling extreme cold and carbon monoxide poisoning
As we continue into the coldest months of the year , it's nearly unavoidable that many of us will have to get out and brave the elements.And while bulding up ma
AAA warns about carbon monoxide poisoning during winter storm
AAA reminds drivers that it is never safe to start or leave a vehicle running in an enclosed space. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause severe injury or death if inhaled.
Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Called “the silent killer”, carbon monoxide can be extremely dangerous and completely unrecognizable at first. Upstate Medical’s director of poison
Carbon monoxide: This is what you need to know about this serious health danger during freezing weather
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning not linked to fires. The CDC reports more than 20,000 people visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized.
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide during severe winter weather
Severe winter weather has entered the region and with it, most people think of closing and delays, power outages, traffic accidents, freezing lines and pipes, and downed trees. However, another possible danger not often thought of is carbon monoxide poisoning.
WATCH: Winter weather can increase carbon monoxide poisoning risk
These winter storms that we are experiencing in our region can increase the risk in getting carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide alert at school leads to evacuation

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Worker dies from carbon monoxide poisoning while finishing barn floor in Lapeer County
A 43-year-old Troy man died from carbon monoxide poisoning while working inside an enclosed barn in Almont Township on Friday, Jan. 3, according to police.
Carbon monoxide killed family of 4 on Christmas. Here's how to keep warm and safe from CO.
After the tragic deaths of a family on Christmas due to carbon monoxide poisoning, learn the risks of CO and how to keep ...
Unsafe methods to warm house can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, often confused for flu symptoms
According to the Blue Ridge Poison Center, there are more than 500 deaths of carbon monoxide poisoning each year.
2 Children Among 5 People Taken to Hospital Following Carbon Monoxide Leak at Hotel
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department arrived on the scene at Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown at around 8:30 a.m. local time, ...
5 People Hospitalized in Atlanta Hotel Carbon Monoxide Leak
Fire crews responded to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at the Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Atlanta on Friday.
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