Summer Burn Safety
Carbon Monoxide Risks “On The Road”
§25% of all deaths from carbon monoxide (CO) occur in temporary or seasonal shelters
§CO sources include heaters, stoves,  generators: keep them maintained
§Bring a CO detector for use on trips where such appliances will be used
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It may surprise you to learn that 25% of all deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning occur away from home.  The sites where this happens include any temporary shelters which can be tightly enclosed, including recreational vehicles (RV’s), cabins or summer cottages, and tents.
Potential sources of carbon monoxide poisoning include space heaters, stoves, lanterns and power generators. Keep such equipment maintained on a regular basis.
Bring a carbon monoxide detector with you when using such equipment in temporary or seasonal lodging.
(Bridge) The next slide should really alarm you. It has something to do with fireworks, and I don’t know how anyone could think of staging such pictures.  The American Burn Association has two basic recommendations about fireworks. What do you think they are?