Carbon Monoxide (CO) Can Kill

Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when a fuel such as charcoal, gas or petrol burns incompletely.

 

This could be because an appliance isn’t working properly or might simply happen as part of its normal function. Barbecues, for example, produce carbon monoxide even when they are working well.

 

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas and is poisonous. In high concentrations it can kill swiftly. In smaller concentrations CO poisoning can give symptoms similar to flu or food poisoning. Look out for headaches, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and weakness - but the best advice is to avoid any chance of being poisoned in the first place.

 

Be careful when burning any type of fuels in an emergency.

Having a battery operated CO detector can be a life saver.

Tire Rim Stove - January Idea of the Month

Cooking and heating in emergency situations is very important. If you don't have the means to purchase a stove or propane to store for emergencies or if a disaster has already happened and you are scrambling for something, here is another option.

You can make a small wood stove from a 16 inch truck tire rim and whatever other metal pieces you can find.  

*Some welding is required*
Cut the center out of the tire rim.

Weld a round steel plate to the top and bottom of the rim

Add metal legs to the bottom.

Cut the door out of the side of the rim.
You can use the piece you cut out or a different piece of metal for the door. 

Add hinges and a handle to the door piece. 

Cut a hole in the top and add the exhaust pipe.

       There you have a stove you can use for heating your shelter.