BRAMPTON, ON (October 31, 2023) – The City of Brampton and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services recognize Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week from November 1 to 7. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week focuses on educating the community on carbon monoxide, the odorless, tasteless invisible gas that has the potential to cause great harm. This year’s theme is “What you can’t see, smell or taste CAN kill you!”, and reiterates the importance of working carbon monoxide alarms.
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that working carbon monoxide alarms can save your life. Join members of the Brampton Fire and Emergency Services team to learn more about fire safety and the importance of carbon monoxide awareness.
Events:
Date: November 2
Time: 4 – 7:30 PM
Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre
Date: November 2
Time: 12:30 – 4:30PM
Location: Home Depot - Airport Road
Date: November 3
Time: 12:30 – 4:30PM
Location: Home Depot - Trinity Common
Date: November 4
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Location: Bramalea City Centre
Date: November 6
Time: 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Location: Shoppers World
Important Tips
• Install working carbon monoxide alarms beside ALL sleeping areas.
• Test alarms monthly. Consider using alarms that have a worry-free 10-year lithium battery.
• Plan your home escape and practice it twice a year.
• Never warm a vehicle or leave a vehicle idling in a garage.
• Never cook with barbecues or propane cookers inside the home or garage.
• Never use propane heaters inside the home or garage.
For more information on Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and home escape planning please visit www.bramptonfire.com.
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“Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is an important reminder for everyone to ensure they have working carbon monoxide alarms installed in their homes. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and having workings carbon monoxide alarms in your home can save your life. I encourage residents to join Brampton Fire and Emergency Services at the events they’ll be hosting throughout the community to help raise awareness about carbon monoxide and fire safety.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Carbon monoxide is a silent killer which is why having working carbon monoxide alarms installed properly throughout your home is critical. I encourage residents to educate themselves this week and be prepared so that you and your loved ones stay safe.”
- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
“Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is an important week for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services to educate the community on the dangers of carbon monoxide and what they can do to protect themselves. Every home with fuel-burning appliances and/or an attached garage requires a working carbon monoxide alarm beside all sleeping areas. I want to remind everyone to test carbon monoxide alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year. In addition, families should have a home escape plan and practice it twice a year.”
- Bill Boyes, Acting Fire Chief, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
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