- Feature #1: Prevention Guidance
- Feature #2: Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning After a Disaster
- Feature #3: How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned. CDC works with national, state, local, and other partners to raise awareness about CO poisoning and to monitor CO-related illness and death in the U.S.
What You Need to Know About CO Poisoning
Emergencies
Power Outages
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surveillance
Research
Modeling the Effects of Outdoor Gasoline Powered Generator Use on Indoor Carbon Monoxide Exposures
Clinical Guidance
Additional Resources
The Quiet Killer
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