The holiday season is a time of
year for many safety reminders. Shannon Sessions, the Public Information
Officer for the Lynnwood Police Department has recently issued following press
release with several winter safety reminders:
“We already know this is going to be a difficult winter.
Experts are warning that this isn’t the last time we will have the threat of
lower temperatures and/or snow.
In light of those anticipated weather warnings, it is
expected that some people will search for alternative heating sources and/or
try to save time by heating up their vehicles while inside and sipping that
last bit of coffee or tea…
It is important to spread the word on the dangers of Carbon
Monoxide poisoning and leaving warming vehicles running and unattended.
• During the
winter months, many people warm up their cars in the morning and then leave
them unattended. Don’t do this! Not only is it against the law, but a running
car is also an invitation to a car thief. TIP: cover your windshield with a
towel each night which will keep it clear from the burden of the frost and/or
snow.
• Never use a
generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or
charcoal-burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any
partially enclosed area. Locate units away from doors, windows and vents that
could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
• The primary
hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or
cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire. Carbon monoxide
is a colorless, odorless gas that could kill without warning.
• Install carbon
monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside
sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.
• If the carbon
monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an
open window or door.
• Call for help
from the fresh air location and remain outside the location until emergency
personnel arrive to assist you. “
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