Devastation from Winter Storm Uri continues in Texas. In Harris County, the state’s most populous county and home to Houston, hundreds of cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have been reported and thousands remain without power. In response, Kidde, in partnership with KTRK ABC-13 Houston, is donating 750 CO alarms and 250 smoke alarms to the Houston Fire Department as part of the Operation Save A Life program, a public service initiative designed to educate consumers on the dangers of fire and CO poisoning. Houston city and metro area residents can request an alarm by calling their local fire department. Kidde is a leading manufacturer of residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and safety accessories, and is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.
Often called “the silent killer,” CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be lethal to humans and pets. The risk of unintentional CO poisoning increases when temperatures plunge and home heating systems run for longer than usual. CO poisoning can also result when appliances that use CO-producing sources – including natural gas, kerosene, propane, coal, and gasoline – are used incorrectly or malfunction.
"During a power outage, people often turn to alternative ways to heat and light their homes but if used incorrectly, it can have devastating effects,” said Stephanie Berzinski, Marketing and Communications Manager for Kidde. “It’s extremely important that people remain mindful of potential CO and fire dangers and how to avoid them, which includes installing CO alarms throughout the home.”
To help protect people and pets from CO and fire hazards before, during and after a winter storm, Kidde shares the following advice:
For more CO and fire safety tips for your family and pets, visit kidde.com.
Kidde, a leading manufacturer of residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and safety accessories, has been keeping the world a safer place for over 100 years. Kidde produced the first integrated smoke detection system a century ago and continues its legacy today by delivering advanced fire-safety technology. Kidde is a part of Kidde Global Solutions, global leader in fire and life safety solutions.
For more information, visit kidde.com or follow @KiddeFireSafety on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. For media inquiries, contact Stephanie.Berzinski@carrier.com.
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