Generator indoors

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Turn off generator. Everyone outside. Fresh air. Call 112 if sick.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave generator running while sleeping indoors.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT place generator in garage even with door open.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore mild headache while generator runs — it worsens fast.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if anyone symptomatic — multiple victims possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire service may need to ventilate and measure CO levels.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report generator location for responder safety.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — CO poisoning requires hospital oxygen therapy even if person revives.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shut off generator and evacuate to fresh air. Relocate generator outdoors before restart.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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