Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the invisible killer because you cannot see it or smell it. This poisonous gas is created when fossil fuels, such as kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas, propane, methane or wood, do not burn completely. The only way to detect CO is with a working CO alarm. Use the following resources from NFPA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to conduct a CO alarm awareness campaign in your community.
- Safety tips on CO alarms
- Safety tips on CO alarms in Spanish
- Easy-to-read handouts
- English (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Portuguese (PDF)
- Brazilian Portuguese (PDF)
- S'gaw Karen (PDF)
Talking About Carbon Monoxide Safety
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Carbon Monoxide alarm talking points (PDF)
Whether you’re talking to residents or the media, here are some talking points to help you stay on point. -
Carbon Monoxide alarm community outreach ideas (PDF)
Spread the word on carbon monoxide safety through a variety of approaches. -
Fast facts about Carbon Monoxide alarms (PDF)
Statistics and information about this important topic. -
Carbon Monoxide safety 10-minute mini-lesson (PDF)
In a brief presentation, hook your audience, help them learn new information, and wrap up in a concise manner,