06/13/2026
⚠️ CARLOCK COMMUNITY NOTICE: RE-POSTING OUR NUMBER ONE GENERATOR SAFETY RULE ⚠️
If the power goes out and you are firing up a portable generator, the Carlock Fire Protection District wants to remind everyone of the most critical rule to keep your family safe: ALWAYS RUN GENERATORS OUTSIDE, AWAY FROM THE HOUSE.
Never, under any circumstances, run a generator inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace, or even a shed—even if you leave the doors open or have a fan running.
Keep it at least 20 feet away from:
❌ Windows
❌ Doors
❌ Vents
❌ Attached garages
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer. You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but it can build up to lethal levels in minutes.
Stay Safe:
1️⃣ Point the Exhaust Away: Ensure the generator's exhaust is facing completely away from your house (and your neighbor's house!).
2️⃣ Check Your Alarms: Make sure you have working battery-operated Carbon Monoxide detectors on every level of your home.
3️⃣ Know the Symptoms: CO poisoning feels like the flu without a fever. Look out for dizziness, headaches, nausea, weakness, confusion, and chest pain.
If you suspect CO poisoning or your detector goes off, get everyone into fresh air immediately and call 911.
Our crews are always ready to respond, but we'd much rather help you prevent an emergency before it starts.
Stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and please share this post to help keep our community safe!