They shared some tips to keep people safe, reminding everyone that Carbon monoxide is a gas that has no smell, taste or colour, and can only be detected with a carbon monoxide alarm.
Your home should have a carbon monoxide alarm close to every sleeping area if you have a fuel-burning appliance (such as a furnace or stove), a fireplace, or an attached garage.
Landlords are responsible for installing and maintaining CO alarms in their rental units.
To prevent carbon monoxide, build up in your home, make sure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected by professionals every year.
Make sure outside vents and chimneys for the dryer, furnace, stove, fireplace and other fuel-burning appliances are always clear of snow and debris.
Only use portable fuel-burning generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from windows, doors, vents and other building openings.
Open the flue before using a fireplace for adequate ventilation.
Never run a vehicle inside a garage, even if the garage door is open.
Always remove a vehicle from inside the garage immediately after starting it.
