🚨 911 Center Safety Reminder: Carbon Monoxide Awareness 🚨

Following snowfall, please take a moment to clear snow and ice from furnace vents, exhaust pipes, and dryer vents outside your home. Blocked vents can cause dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) buildup indoors.

Important CO safety tips from your 911 Center:

• Keep all exterior vents clear of snow and debris

• Never run vehicles or gas-powered equipment in garages or near windows

• Ensure carbon monoxide detectors are working and installed on every level of your home

• If a CO alarm sounds or you feel symptoms like dizziness, headache, or nausea — get outside immediately and call 911

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and potentially deadly.

Taking a few minutes to check your vents after shoveling can prevent an emergency call — and save lives.

Shared from Oneida County Emergency Services