Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned. CDC works with national, state, local, and other partners to raise awareness about CO poisoning and to monitor CO-related illness and death in the U.S.
What You Need to Know About CO Poisoning
The Basics
Emergencies/Outages
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surveillance
Research
Modeling the Effects of Outdoor Gasoline Powered Generator Use on Indoor Carbon Monoxide Exposures
Clinical Guidance