Carbon Monoxide

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Carbon monoxide is sometimes referred to as the "silent killer" because it is so difficult to detect. Learn how to identify the symptoms of CO poisoning.

Lisa Barrett from Emergency Management BC's Public Education and Online Management team, talks about the importance of carbon monoxide alarms.

Did you know that since they are smaller and spend more time at home, pets can exhibit signs of carbon monoxide poisoning (CO) before humans?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a danger to everyone, but did you know children and the elderly are more susceptible than others? We’ve listed the highest risk groups along with some information about why carbon monoxide exposure may be more dangerous.