ATCO urges Albertans to be mindful of CO — ‘The Silent Killer’

ATCO is reminding Albertans about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO), especially as the weather gets colder.

Nov. 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, and it is a timely message this time of year as people turn on furnaces, fireplaces, and other fuel-burning appliances.

“Carbon monoxide is a silent and potentially deadly toxic gas, responsible for approximately 300 deaths in Canada each year and thousands of hospital visits,” said Leo Pisarevski, ATCO Gas Operator.

“ATCO responds to about 3,000 carbon monoxide-related incidents annually in Alberta, and our message remains the same: installing a CO alarm is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. They’re affordable, easy to install, and they save lives.”