(Press Release)- As Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Month kicks off, the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA)is calling on media, first responders, and public safety officials to help save lives by promoting generator safety.
Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless — and potentially deadly. Portable generators, often relied upon during power outages or used recreationally, can emit dangerous levels of CO if used improperly. With winter weather and seasonal storms approaching, now is the time to educate the public.
PGMA’s “Take It Outside” Campaign Offers:
- Free Toolkits for media, fire departments, and safety educators
- Printable Generator Safety Checklists for households and job sites
- Public Service Announcements (radio, video, social)
- Interviews with Bilingual Spokesperson Guillermo Rodriguez (English/Spanish)
“Every year, lives are lost due to portable generator misuse — and most of those tragedies are preventable,” said Guillermo Rodriguez, PGMA’s Marketing Committee Chair and national spokesperson. “Carbon monoxide awareness begins with proper generator use: always outside, always far from any dwelling.”
Rodriguez has more than 20 years of experience leading global product safety programs and currently serves as Senior Director of Global Product Safety & Compliance at Harbor Freight Tools.
Visit the Safety Resource Hub:
www.TakeYourGeneratorOutside.com