Families should have an emergency kit, including supplies of water and food, and means of lighting such as battery-powered torches. Generators used in enclosed spaces can cause fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.
What does Storm Kristin advise us to have at home? From battery-powered mini gas stoves
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Context & Explainers
Carbon monoxide (monóxido de carbono) is a colorless, odorless gas produced when fuels burn incompletely (gas, wood, petrol, diesel, generators). It binds to blood and reduces oxygen delivery, causing headache, dizziness, nausea and can be fatal; if you suspect exposure, get fresh air immediately, call emergency services (112) and seek medical attention. For home safety, install battery-backed CO detectors and have heating appliances and chimneys inspected annually.
