Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is invisible, odorless, tasteless and colorless.  Every year approximately 1,500 people die of carbon monoxide poisoning.  At minimum,  have one carbon monoxide detector  (UL-2034 listed)  near all sleeping areas.  For next level of protection, have an additional alarm installed on every level of your home.  Date your carbon monoxide detectors and replace them every 5 years.  If anyone is feeling ill from CO, some of the symptoms they may be experiencing are sleepiness, nausea, or dizziness.  If the alarm sounds, evacuate immediately and call the fire department at 201-891-3131.  Remember CO is colorless, odorless and a poisoning gas.  Sources of carbon monoxide are furnaces, gas water heaters, stoves, dryers, generators, fireplaces, wood stoves, grills, lawn mower, snow blowers, cars, trucks and motorcycles.  If you have any questions, please call the Franklin Lakes Fire Prevention Bureau at 201-891-4000, Ext 1218.