Poison Centers Issue Safety Alert for Portable Generator

In the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac,
poison centers are urging people to be weary of carbon monoxide poisoning
related to portable generators, says Cynthia Lewis-Younger, director of the
Florida Poison Information Center in Tampa. Referred to as a “silent killer,”
carbon monoxide has no odors or symptoms that signal a problem. When generators are placed close to
homes, in garages or outside