Clarksville marked the 15th anniversary of the carbon-monoxide tragedy that claimed five lives in the city and renewed practical safety reminders for residents.
Core safety guidance
- Never use a gas range or oven to heat a home.
- Never use charcoal or gas grills indoors.
- Do not run vehicles or fuel-powered equipment inside garages or enclosed spaces.
- Have fuel-burning heating equipment and chimneys inspected regularly.
- Install carbon-monoxide detectors according to manufacturer instructions.
Emergency action
Move into fresh air and call 911 if a carbon-monoxide alarm sounds or poisoning is suspected.
