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Protection Changes as Life changes.
Carbon monoxide protection isn't a one-time safety step. The places we live, learn, work, travel, and care for others change throughout our lives, and our safety habits should change with them.
This CO Awareness Month (Nov. 1 - 30), NCOAA is connecting carbon monoxide safety to every stage of life. Preparing for a new baby, helping children recognize the warning signs, navigating everyday risks, and checking on older loved ones are all a part of it. Every effort this month moves us closer to our goal of CO prevention.
Throughout November, learn what to look for, check your alarms, share your proof of protection, and help protect someone you love.
Carbon Monoxide Stats
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly toxic gas, produced by fuel burning devices. Carbon monoxide can’t be seen, smelled, or heard, but can be extremely dangerous to humans. Carbon monoxide is only detectable with an electronic carbon monoxide sensor, alarm, or detector.
Every Stage of Life Timeline
The places we live, sleep, work, and travel change throughout our lives. Our carbon monoxide safety habits need to change with them. Read through the 4 stages below for safety information, common risks, and ways to protect the people you care about.
Proof of Protection is simple: show us the carbon monoxide alarm or portable CO monitor that helps keep you and your loved ones safe. Better yet, send us a photo of you with it! Your photo can inspire others to take this lifesaving step too.
Snap it. Share it.
Protect Someone.
1
Find It
Locate a CO alarm or portable CO monitor.
2
Snap It
Take a photo of the device. Please share a photo of you with it, if possible!
3
Share It
Submit your photo and challenge someone else to do the same.
Share It on Social Media
Help spread awareness by sharing your photo on social media. Tag your post and use our hashtag to inspire others to protect what matters most!
#ProofOfProtection
Carbon Monoxide Incidents
Across the Country
Every number on this map represents a real story, a life disrupted, a family impacted, a tragedy that could have been prevented.
Our interactive map allows you to explore incidents across the U.S. based on media reports, showing a glimpse into the issues surrounding carbon monoxide poisonings. Click into each case to learn, raise awareness, and help us drive prevention.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Toolkit
The 2026 CO Awareness Month Toolkit is your all-in-one resource for November. Inside, you’ll find ready-to-use email templates, media assets, and shareable social posts that make raising awareness simple and effective. Explore each section, preview the materials, and download what you need to start spreading life-saving information in your community. When you share on social media, please use the hashtag #COAwarenessMonth.
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Fill out the form below and be part of the movement to end carbon monoxide poisoning. Stay informed with the latest CO safety news, resources, and upcoming events. Our newsletter delivers tips and important updates straight to your inbox so you can help protect your family, friends, and community.
Thank you for joining the fight for carbon monoxide safety! Your effort means the world to us.
Our mission at NCOAA is to drive a comprehensive conversation on the public health crisis of chronic and acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
Your support helps us raise awareness about carbon monoxide safety, which keeps our families and communities safe.
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide, more commonly referred to as CO, is a highly toxic gas, produced by devices that burn fuels – often found in our everyday lives. Carbon monoxide can’t be seen, smelled, or heard, but can be extremely dangerous to humans. Carbon monoxide is only detectable with an electronic carbon monoxide sensor.
Carbon monoxide is the "silent killer."
Thank You To Our CO Awareness Month Sponsors
Universal Security Instruments (USI) has engineered trusted home protection since 1969 — carbon monoxide, smoke, and gas alarms, battery-operated or hardwired, built to catch dangers you can't see or smell. Our alarms combine Multi-Criteria Detection for faster response with false-alarm resistance and one-touch test/silence, tested to rigorous safety standards. In 2025, USI joined Feit Electric, bringing new investment to the program, including a move into the connected home with IoT accessories, smart locks, and kitchen fire suppression sprays. Because protecting what matters most takes more than one kind of protection.