KITSAP COUNTY – On Jan. 15 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews responded to a carbon monoxide incident at a single family home.

Upon arrival crews could hear a generator running from inside the house. The occupant was able to answer the door and firefighters measured high levels of carbon monoxide inside the residence.

The generator was located in a shed attached to the house.

The occupant stated the water and power had been shut off to the building. The occupant was then transported to Harrison Medical Center.

The residence was ventilated.

Keep these safety tips in mind:

• CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.

• If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel.

• Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open.

• A generator should be used in a well-ventilated location outdoors away from windows, doors and vent openings.

• Gas or charcoal grills can produce CO — only use outside.

For additional safety information visit the National Fire Protection Association’s website at www.nfpa.org.