State of Emergency: NCDHHS Issues Urgent Carbon Monoxide Warning Ahead of Winter Storm
By Marge | Published 2026-01-24T19:47:52.132Z
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NC -- January 24, 2026: As a severe winter storm barrels toward North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein has officially declared a State of Emergency. While residents scramble to gather supplies and prepare for potential power outages, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is issuing a life-saving reminder: The biggest danger during a blackout might not be the cold, but the air inside your home.
NC -- January 24, 2026: As a severe winter storm barrels toward North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein has officially declared a State of Emergency. While residents scramble to gather supplies and prepare for potential power outages, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is issuing a life-saving reminder: The biggest danger during a blackout might not be the cold, but the air inside your home.The "Silent Killer"Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that ca