Carbon Monoxide

Poisoning Prevention

What is carbon monoxide?

CO, often called “the silent killer,” is a gas you cannot see, taste, or smell. It can be created when fossil fuels, such as kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas, propane, methane or wood do not burn properly.

Where does carbon monoxide come from?

Carbon Monoxide poisoning can result from faulty furnaces or other heating appliances, portable generators, water heaters, clothes dryers or cars left running in garages.

What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? 

Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, nausea and drowsiness. Exposure to undetected high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal.

FEMA website

For more information on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, visit the FEMA website HERE.

WA State Alarm Laws

Communities: Getchell, Sisco Heights, and Lake Cassidy Area

Map

Contact Info

(360) 659-6400

Location

8424 99th Ave NE
Arlington, WA

Hours

Always open