If you are running a generator or any gas-powered appliance in your home during the extended power outage, you may be at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and that can be deadly, according to police in Orillia.
Barbecues, generators, and portable stoves produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and potentially fatal gas.
Without the proper ventilation, carbon monoxide can quickly accumulate, especially with zero power and faulty carbon monoxide detectors, shared police.
For those seeking heat or a warm meal during this tough time, OPP advises you to:
- Visit friends or family with heat and power if possible.
- If you have power, check on neighbors and loved ones. Invite them in for a warm meal or hot drink.
- For help or information specific to your area, call 211.
Police are also asking residents still affected in Simcoe County and surrounding areas to be aware of electrical hazards from your extension cords if they are running across wet areas, or through a flooded basement.
“Take care of yourself, and your loved ones, ensure all exhaust from a gas-fired appliance is vented outdoors,” shared OPP.
To see the latest power restoration update in your area or to learn more about safety protocol from Hydro One, click here.
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