02/26/2026
🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT — Winter Storm Safety Reminder ❄️
A community in Rhode Island is mourning the loss of a young college student who died from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning while trying to charge his phone in his snow-covered car during this week’s historic snowstorm. Snow obstructed the vehicle’s exhaust, allowing deadly gas to build up inside — and tragically, he didn’t make it.
https://weather.com/news/news/2026-02-26-rhode-island-snowstorm-death-carbon-monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless “silent killer” that can strike without warning — especially during heavy snowfall and power outages.
📌 Life-Saving Tips:
❄️ Never run a car with the engine on in an enclosed or snow-buried space.
🔥 Keep exhaust pipes, vents, and chimneys clear of snow and ice.
📟 Install and test carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
⚡ Use portable generators only outdoors, at least 20 ft from your house.
Your safety matters — don’t let carbon monoxide become the unseen danger in your winter storm plans. Please share this with friends and family. ❤️
The death of a Rhode Island college student during Winter Storm Hernando is a tragic reminder of this silent and deadly winter hazard: carbon monoxide poisoning.