REMINDER: INCREASED RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE DURING POWER OUTAGES
LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Health Department is reminding residents that given the recent increase in power outages, homeowners need to keep in mind the potential of carbon monoxide poisoning. The use of alternative heating devices can create an environment where indoor conditions quickly become compromised, leading to headaches and dizziness. While these symptoms could be mistaken for other illnesses, they need to be taken seriously. It’s very important to have a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector installed along with your smoke detector.
