NCOAA Blog

Every June, National Safety Month encourages families, workplaces, and communities to focus on preventing injuries and creating safer environments. People often focus on important safety topics like fire prevention, water safety, and workplace safety. This year, help us make sure carbon monoxide safety is not overlooked. National Safety Month is the perfect time to remember that carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen anytime, anywhere, and during any season. Many people as

The 2026 Mental Health Month theme, “More Good Days, Together,” invites us to reflect on what a good day means, for ourselves, our families, and our communities. More good days are possible when we build strong support systems, care for one another, and create safer, healthier environments for everyone.

Carbon monoxide poisoning remains a serious and often overlooked public safety issue in the United States. During Hill Day 2026, NCOAA and coalition partners met with Congress to advocate for stronger protections, increased funding, and national awareness efforts to help prevent CO-related deaths and injuries.

A major winter storm is expected to stretch from Texas through New England this weekend, bringing snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous conditions to millions of people. As families prepare for cold temperatures and possible disruptions, we want to remind everyone that carbon monoxide (CO) safety is a key part of winter storm preparedness. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can quickly become deadly. During winter storms, the risk of CO exposure rises sharp