5 Things: Keep Safe from Carbon Monoxide

You don't know what's coming next.

Jefferson was slammed with a late-summer hurricane and flooding, and a pre-Halloween snowstorm. When the next snowstorm hits, it's anybody's guess.

With that in mind, now's a good time to make sure your home is safe from carbon monoxide posioning, according to the Centers for Disease Control, which released the following tips included in today's 5 Things.

1. Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
2. The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire.
3. Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.
4. If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.
5. Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.