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Carefully
follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions for portable generators.
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Never use portable generators indoors, in garages or
near open windows.
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Do not siphon gasoline by mouth to fill a generator
with fuel.
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Use battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms. Be sure
to test the batteries.
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If you experience sleepiness, dizziness, headaches,
confusion, weakness or your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, immediately seek fresh air and
call your poison center at (800) 222-1222.
According to Lewis-Younger,
many poison emergencies happen during and just after natural disasters such as tropical storms and hurricanes. These simple steps can save lives.