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Poisoned When the Power Goes Out

Carbon monoxide deaths predictably follow every major weather-related power outage. Experts say these fatalities are preventable. ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and NBC News investigate.

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Feds Advance Portable Generator Safety Rule to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

by Perla Trevizo, and Suzy Khimm, NBC News

A Shut-Off Switch Was Supposed to Prevent 99% of Generator-Related Deaths. It Failed a Family of Three.

by Perla Trevizo, and Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News

Congress Investigates Portable Generator Manufacturers Following Carbon Monoxide Deaths

by Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, and Perla Trevizo

Carbon Monoxide Killed a Mother and Daughter. A Firefighter Was Reprimanded After a Delayed 911 Response.

by Perla Trevizo and Lexi Churchill, and Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News

U.S. Plans New Safety Rules to Crack Down on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Portable Generators

by Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, and Perla Trevizo and Lexi Churchill

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