For immediate release:
Jan 17, 2012
Contact: Rob Harper, WEMD, 253-512-7005\ 1-800-688-8955
Winter Storm Power Outages and Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Camp Murray, Wash. – Washington’s severe winter weather could mean power outages and increased chances of carbon monoxide poisoning. That kind of poisoning is the result of poorly ventilated generators or using charcoal or gas grills to cook or heat indoors. For more information about how to prepare for winter storm power outages and avoid carbon monoxide hazards, check these web links from Washington Emergency Management Division:
- http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_infocus_winter2011.shtml
- http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_infocus_winter2011.shtml#COSafety
- http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_infocus_winter2011.shtml#PowerLines
- http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_infocus_winter2011.shtml#FoodSafe
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