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As you make final preparations for Hurricane Milton, remember to check and make sure your carbon monoxide alarms are working -- especially if you plan to use a portable generator. Tragically, we see deaths after major storms due to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators.

A picture of a portable generator being used in a garage with the door open. There is a red x over the generator. The text reads: Danger. Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Never use a generator inside a home or garage, even if doors and windows are open. Only use them outside at least 20 feet away from doors, windows, and vents. Point the exhaust away from your home.
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Mmtutt.bsky.social

Yes, put it 20’ away from your house, your neighbor won’t mind having it in their driveway.

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Sslywolfy.bsky.social

Do you have any recommendations for what electronics to run or not run on generator power because I've unfortunately burnt out some computer electronics before running them on a generator

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brianwcooley.bsky.social

Unless you run the exhaust outside.

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DTdrtaragoddard.bsky.social

Especially since you use the garage with a car in your graphic, it would be good to tell people not to run their cars inside garages for heat/AC/to charge phones, for the same reason. Multiple people died during Uri (among other disasters, I assume) from this.

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fruvous73.bsky.social

I bet the people who work at this august and important branch of the government have to resisted the urge to say, "I mean, Jesus Christ, people... " a thousand times a day. :P

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Nn3k0sis.bsky.social

Thank you official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision Bluesky account wait what

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JDliamtuckerfur.bsky.social

I know y'all are busy but do you have this year's Christmas Tree Safely video scheduled yet?

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Sthesrchprty.bsky.social

as someone in Florida I can confirm, I've heard some horror stories about people leaving generators indoors.

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