Canadas national Carbon monoxide safety foundation is calling on the Saskatchewan government and all jurisdictions in Canada to mandate the installation of CO alarms in all homes and businesses...
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1st to 7th
From our family to yours, please check all CO alarms and test that they are working properly, and change any batteries. If you do not have a CO alarm in your home GO GET ONE TODAY! Install CO alarms outside all sleeping areas and on every story of your home.
- If you have any fuel burning appliances in your home (eg. stove, furnace, water heater, fireplace) or an attached garage, YOU NEED A CO ALARM!
- Replace any CO alarm over 10 years old
- Have your fuel burning appliances inspected by a certified technician every year to ensure they are working properly.
- Never operate a generator or barbeque indoors, THEY PRODUCE DEADLY CO GAS!
- CO Can strike any time of year, it never takes a vacation (see our 365 Safety Campaign below)
- If your CO alarm goes off, GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND CALL 911
Protect your family from the silent killer!
Hawkins-Gignac Foundation 365 Safety Campaign
The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation 365 Safety Campaign
CO & Smoke or Fire Incidents do not take Vacations. EVER!
Sping, Summer, Fall or Winter, home safety from CO and fire and smoke is a 365 day a year effort. Please check all your smoke and CO alarms and replace any that need it.
Together we can end the silence.
John Gignac
Co-Chair
PSAs featuring
Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor
In anticipation of Ontario's CO Awareness Week, Nov 1 – 7, the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation is honoured to share our new TV, radio and web Public Service Announcements featuring Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. PSA Downloads
Ontario's CO Alarm Law
- A Call to Action for Homeowners
This heartfelt and informative video tells the story behind the catalyst of Ontario's New CO alarm law, and what every householder needs to know to ensure they are in compliance.
Prestigious Award from Technical
Standards and Safety Authority
John Gignac was recently presented with the TSSA Legacy Award acknowledging his and the foundation’s tenacity and perseverance in pushing for the passing of the CO law in Ontario. Thank you to all the supporters who made this award possible. See the video.
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