Keeping Your Community Safe with Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the invisible killer because you cannot see it or smell it. This poisonous gas can come from many sources, including cars, malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances, and engine-powered equipment. The only way to detect CO is with a working CO alarm. Use the following resources from the NFPA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to conduct a CO alarm awareness campaign in your community.
Resources for families
- Safety tips on CO alarms
- Safety tips on CO alarms in Spanish
- Easy-to-read handout - Get to know carbon monoxide alarms (PDF, 5 MB)
- Spanish easy-to-read handout - Conozca las Alarmas de Monóxido de Carbono (PDF, 5 MB)
Talking About Carbon Monoxide Safety
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Carbon Monoxide alarm talking points (PDF, 564 KB)
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, 345 KB)
Spread the word on carbon monoxide safety through a variety of approaches. -
Fast facts about Carbon Monoxide alarms (PDF, 336 KB)
Statistics and information about this important topic. -
Carbon Monoxide safety 10-minute mini-lesson (PDF, 232 KB)
In a brief presentation, hook your audience, help them learn new information, and wrap up in a concise manner.
NFPA reports
Carbon Monoxide