Following the power cuts caused by the strong storms that are hitting the province this weekend, Public Health reminds the population not to use barbecues or camping equipment indoors in order to avoid any poisoning. to carbon monoxide.
More than 200,000 Quebecers were without power Saturday due to storms and strong winds that began to shake part of the province.
“The CISSS de l’Outaouais public health department would like to remind citizens never to use indoor devices designed for the outdoors (e.g. charcoal or propane barbecues, generator, camping equipment) . Although these devices are useful in the event of a power outage, they can cause carbon monoxide poisoning if used indoors. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that cannot be seen or smelled. Breathing carbon monoxide can be very dangerous to health and can even lead to death.”
In its press release released on Saturday, public health adds that it is essential to place your generator, outside the home, in a ventilated place, away from doors and windows and not in a garage in order to prevent the gases exhaust, including carbon monoxide, from entering the home.
“Only a carbon monoxide detector can detect the presence of this gas and alert you to it. Leave the room immediately if your alarm goes off. Dial 911. Wait for the authorization of a firefighter to return inside, even for a few minutes.
Reference-www.journaldemontreal.com