Don’t become a victim of the undetected killer. Stay safe and make sure you have working carbon monoxide alarms. Find out more at dps.mn.gov/COkills. | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

A blocked vent. A heater in the garage. A generator running next to your RV. Hardly the stuff horror movies are made of. But CO from burning fuel kills every year. Families. Children. Even pets. There is no discrimination when it comes to the dangers of CO. Stay safe. Make sure you have working carbon monoxide alarms. Find out more at dps.mn.gov/COkills. | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Carbon monoxide likely isn’t the killer that scares you. But it can sneak up on you. Every year, carbon monoxide from burning fuel kills a number of families, children, and pets. Recognize the symptoms. Take precautions. And make sure you have working carbon monoxide alarms installed. Find out more at dps.mn.gov/COkills. | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

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Nearly two years after they lost everything in a house fire, a Woodbury family is warning others about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Hear their story and how you can stay safe. | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

5.7K views · 12 reactions | A blast of cold air will hit Minnesota this weekend, with wind chills dipping as low as -39 degrees. Be prepared with an emergency kit in your car, including: • Litter or sand • Jumper cables • Flares or reflective triangles • Flashlight • First aid • Blanket • Scarf, hat and mittens • Granola bars • Water • Cellphone charger • Snow brush/ice scraper • Shovel | Minnesota Department of Public Safety | Facebook