According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year.
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The generator rule that prevents carbon monoxide deaths—how far it really needs to be from the house
Every major storm season, the same pattern repeats: the power fails, the portable generators come out, and carbon monoxide ...
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The generator “safe spot” that still sends fumes into your house
When the lights go out, you probably have a mental picture of a “safe spot” for your portable generator: tucked just outside the garage, under the deck, or beside a cracked-open window. It feels close ...
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