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Hurricane Isaias Warning: Protect Your Family from CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Dangers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging those in the path of Hurricane Isaias to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, fires and other post-storm hazards. Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is strengthening in the Gulf of America and is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday. 

Loss of power after storms leads to preventable deaths from improper generator use and other household hazards. Portable generators are one of the leading causes of post-storm carbon monoxide deaths. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill within minutes, often before victims recognize symptoms.  

  • Never use a portable generator inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds or other enclosed areas, even if doors or windows are open. Generators produce lethal levels of carbon monoxide. 
  • Operate generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from homes and buildings, with exhaust directed away from windows, doors and vents. 
  • Follow manufacturer instructions to reduce shock hazards during wet weather. 
  • Regularly check and maintain generators to ensure they work properly. Read and follow all labels, instructions and warnings on the generator and in the owner’s manual. 
  • Look for portable generators that have a carbon monoxide shut-off safety feature. These features automatically shut off generators when dangerous carbon monoxide levels build nearby. Models certified to the latest PGMA G300-2023 and UL 2201-2023 standards include carbon monoxide safety technologies designed to significantly reduce CO poisoning risk. 
  • UL 2201 certified models have reduced CO emissions in addition to the CO shut-off feature. 

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