Travel & Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent, odorless killer that strikes without warning - even while traveling.
Recent tragedies highlighting the persistent, sometimes deadly threat of CO poisoning and fires in hotels and vacation rentals continue to grab headlines and the attention of travelers worldwide.
CO alarm requirements vary by province or territory and often exclude older homes, making it more important than ever to add fire and CO safety to your travel prep routine. Bringing your own CO alarm provides a critical extra layer of detection to help reduce your vulnerability to CO poisoning while away from home.
With inconsistent regulations putting the onus on individuals, Kidde, North America's #1 fire safety brand2, is helping you stay safe with Destination Safety, a new education-first initiative designed to empower travelers to take control of their safety. As part of the program, you can access our Travel Safety Checklist to help better protect yourself and your family.
Travel Safety Checklist
Lives can be altered in an instant by fire and carbon monoxide related incidents. Before you travel next, download our Travel Safety Checklist - a preparation resource for you and your family to reference. This checklist highlights some of the lesser-known dangers you may not think of, like CO exposure, to help ensure your family is prepared on your next getaway!
Download our Travel Safety checklist. It can be used as a resource for you and your family to reference as you prepare for upcoming travel, whether you are heading to a rental property or opening up the family cottage. This checklist highlights some of the lesser-known dangers you may not think of.
About Carbon Monoxide - the Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas that can be extremely dangerous when inhaled. It’s produced when fuels such as gas, wood, coal, or oil don’t burn completely - often due to poor ventilation or malfunctioning appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, stoves, fireplaces, grills and portable generators.
Because carbon monoxide cannot be detected by human senses, it can build up indoors without warning. When breathed in, CO prevents the body from getting the oxygen it needs, which can lead to serious illness or even death.
The only safe way to detect the presence of CO in your home or vacation rental is with a working CO alarm. Models with a digital display show the level of CO in your home.
Safe Travels
By taking these simple precautions, you can help ensure a safer and more enjoyable journey.
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* Not approved for RV or boat use. Pack carefully to help avoid damage to the device. Remove batteries prior to travel and reinsert upon arrival. For use in conditioned spaces only. Test device before use to ensure proper operation.