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Portable Generator safety [View all]
My husky/aussie rescue got out yesterday and due to AT&T being down, the GPS did not work. My youngest child and I had to search the neighborhood with no cell phone coverage to keep track of where the other was. During this hunt, I saw over a dozen homes with portable generators in front of the garage with the garage door open. This is not safe with a portable generator.
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Generators emit carbon monoxide — a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if inhaled.
The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management shared some tips to follow when using generators:
Only use generators outdoors, at least 20 feet away from windows, doors, and vents.
Never operate a generator inside a home, garage, or any enclosed space.
Avoid improvised heating: Do not use charcoal grills, camp stoves, or gas ovens to heat your home. These devices can produce dangerous levels of CO.
Check CO detectors: Ensure that your carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. If you do not have a CO detector, it is crucial to install one as soon as possible.
Recognize CO poisoning symptoms: Symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion
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Only use generators outdoors, at least 20 feet away from windows, doors, and vents.
Never operate a generator inside a home, garage, or any enclosed space.
Avoid improvised heating: Do not use charcoal grills, camp stoves, or gas ovens to heat your home. These devices can produce dangerous levels of CO.
Check CO detectors: Ensure that your carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. If you do not have a CO detector, it is crucial to install one as soon as possible.
Recognize CO poisoning symptoms: Symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion
It is important to use portable generators carefully. I have a permanent generator and I have CO detectors in the home.
We found the aussie/husky rescue fairly close to the house after searching most of the neighborhood. She had conned a kid to feeding her cheese.
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