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CO Safety
Carbon Monoxide Safety Matters.
About us
We Exist to Make Carbon Monoxide Safety Impossible to Ignore.
The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA) is a non-partisan, grassroots, civic-minded organization focused on eradicating carbon monoxide poisoning and helping survivors recover to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We're the only national organization focused on eliminating deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Our Mission
Our mission is to drive a comprehensive conversation on the public health crisis of chronic and acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
Our Vision
An end to injury and death due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Our Programs & Services
Our programs and services include:
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Partnering with health care professionals and first responders to screen carbon monoxide poisoning diagnostic tools and research
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Partnering with manufacturers, legislators, and standards committees to reduce/eradicate carbon monoxide poisoning
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Partnering with public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve the lives diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning by providing a proven roadmap to recovery and access to proper carbon monoxide poisoning prevention standards
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Engaging insurers in the carbon monoxide poisoning conversation so the quality of care patients receive is vastly improved
Carbon Monoxide Detector Tips
What to Look for When Buying a CO Detector.
Carbon monoxide alarms are life-saving devices, but they don't prevent injury. It's a common misconception that carbon monoxide alarms will alert you when any level of carbon monoxide is present. Most residential alarms do not alert for any CO under 70 ppm, and will only alarm at this level after 1-4 hours of exposure. That's why it's important to buy the right detection method for your home and family.
Here are some tips:
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Find a Reliable & Trusted CO Detector.
NCOAA is proud to work with trusted safety partners who support carbon monoxide awareness, detection, and prevention. Explore partner brands offering certified home alarms, combination smoke/CO alarms, and portable CO monitoring options.
HOME DETECTION PARTNERS
Home & Combination Alarms
Explore trusted partner brands offering CO alarms, smoke/CO combination alarms, and home safety solutions.
CO + Smoke Detection
Portable Monitoring Partners
Portable & Personal CO Monitors
Explore portable and personal CO monitoring options for travel, workplace, and personal safety awareness.
Pesonal CO Awareness
The Impact of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Changes Lives.
Behind every alarm, safety standard, and prevention message is a person or family whose life may be changed by CO. These are some of their stories.
Take Action
Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference.
TAKE ACTION
NCOAA is calling for stronger carbon monoxide safety standards, including lower alarm thresholds that can help warn people sooner and support better protection for families, children, older adults, pets, travelers, and those who may be more vulnerable to CO exposure.
We encourage you to sign our change.org petition. It's an easy and quick way to help support our mission right now.
Add your name to support stronger CO safety standards.
GET CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY UPDATES
Stay Connected with NCOAA
Join NCOAA’s email list to stay informed about carbon monoxide safety and awareness, detector guidance, travel safety tips, survivor stories, advocacy efforts, and important updates from our national prevention work.
DONATE TO NCOAA
Help Us Keep Families Safe
Your donation helps NCOAA educate families, train communities, support survivors, and advance carbon monoxide prevention efforts across the country.
From public awareness campaigns to safety resources, professional training, advocacy, and survivor support, every contribution helps us reach more people with life-saving information.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is preventable. Your support helps make sure more families know the risks, recognize the warning signs, and take action before tragedy happens.