BRAMPTON, ON (October 28, 2022) – The City of Brampton recognizes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week from November 1 to 7. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week focuses on educating the community on carbon monoxide, the odorless, tasteless invisible gas that has the potential to cause great harm. This year’s theme is “What you can’t see, smell or taste CAN kill you!”, and reiterates the importance of working carbon monoxide alarms.
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that working carbon monoxide alarms can save your life. Important tips to remember:
• Install working carbon monoxide alarms beside ALL sleeping areas.
• Test alarms monthly. Consider using alarms that have a worry-free 10-year lithium battery.
• Plan your home escape and practice it twice a year.
• Never warm a vehicle or leave a vehicle idling in a garage.
• Never cook with barbecues or propane cookers inside the home or garage.
• Never use propane heaters inside the home or garage.
For more information on Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and home escape planning please visit:
• Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
• Home Escape Plan
• Home Escape Plan (multi-language)
Quotes
“This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, I encourage everyone to have carbon monoxide alarms installed in their homes and have a home escape plan; these important actions contribute to Brampton being a Healthy and Safe City. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Continual education and awareness of safety and prevention can help to keep our residents safe and save lives.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Safety starts with you! We encourage all residents to learn about the dangers of carbon monoxide and take the necessary steps to keep both you and your family safe at home. Make your home escape plan and ensure that carbon monoxide alarms are installed and tested regularly.”
- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
“Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week provides an important education opportunity for our community on the dangers of this gas and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. Every home with fuel-burning appliances and/or an attached garage requires a working carbon monoxide alarm beside all sleeping areas. Please ensure to test carbon monoxide alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year. In addition, families should have a home escape plan and practice it twice a year.”
- Bill Boyes, Fire Chief, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
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