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12/19/06: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Due to the ongoing severe cold weather conditions and associated increase in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning among King County residents, please keep in mind the following information from Public Health – Seattle & King County.

What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.

How can I prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
· Never use gasoline powered equipment indoors.
· Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, vehicle, or tent.
· Never use portable fuel-burning camping equipment inside a home, garage, vehicle, or tent.
· Never service fuel-burning appliances without proper knowledge, skills, and tools. Always refer to the owner's manual when performing minor adjustments or servicing fuel-burning appliances.
· Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers for heating your home.
· Never operate un-vented fuel-burning appliances in any room with closed doors or windows or in any room where people are sleeping.

What should be done if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning?
Move the person to a place with fresh air immediately. Take the person to an emergency room.