September 17, 2008 - Test Message - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Hurricane Affected Areas

The following test message was transmitted via the NSC Emergency Alert Network on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 12:13 PM CDT.

THIS IS A TEST. THIS IS A TEST. THIS IS A TEST.

In response to the recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast region, this TEST includes information to protect health, and prevent injuries, in hurricane affected areas. Due to power outages, many people are using portable generators, grills, and camp stoves. These fuel-burning devices produce deadly, carbon monoxide gases. Used incorrectly, they can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and deaths.  

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas.

Please distribute, the following information, to people affected by hurricanes, and, who are still in hurricane affected areas.  

Do not use a generator, pressure washer, grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning device, inside your home, in a garage, or near a window, door, or vent.

For more information, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/Partners 

Thank you for participating in this TEST.

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The sender provided the following contact information.

Sender's Name: NSC Emergency Alert Network

Sender's Email: nscemergencyalerts@nsc.org

Sender's Contact Phone: 8006217619