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Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless
gas that kills without warning. It’s produced
by gas- and oil-burning furnaces, and back-up
generators. Keep your family safe by following
these steps:
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• Have your furnace inspected every year.
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INTOXICACIÓN POR
MONÓXIDO DE CARBONO (CO)
NO SE PUEDE
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El monóxido de carbono (CO) es un gas inodoro e incoloro que produce la
muerte sin hacer ninguna advertencia. Cientos de personas mueren y miles
se enferman todos los años a causa de este gas. Muchos artefactos de
uso doméstico, como calentadores de aceite y gas, generadores portátiles y
parrillas a carbón, producen este gas tóxico. Siga estos pasos importantes
para proteger la seguridad de su familia.
¡Peligro! Proteja su familia de intoxicación
por monóxido de carbono
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• Instale detectores de CO que funcionen con pilas cerca de cada
la vidadedesucientos
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producen este gas tóxico. Mantenga su familia
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estos pasos:
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ventanas
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Servicios Humanos de los EE. UU.
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casa.
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colocados a 20 pies de distancia de la casa, puertas y ventanas.
•
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nunca use un generador dentro de la casa o en el
garaje.
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Síntomas comunes de intoxicación incluyen dolor de
cabeza, mareo, debilidad, náusea y vómito, también
puede incluir dolor de pecho, confusión y desmayo.
Si usted cree que puede estar intoxicado o si la alarma
del detector suena, busque aire fresco inmediatamente
y llame a WG+E Dispatch al 413-572-0000, o al 911
para pedir ayuda. Para más información visite nuestro
sitio web, www.wgeld.org.
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are open.
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окна открыты.
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and
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информации.
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Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
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