Winter storms bring freezing temperatures and power outages — conditions that can significantly increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

These winter storms that we are experiencing in our region can increase the risk in getting carbon monoxide poisoning.

“Basically, it causes an internal suffocation when you have carbon monoxide poisoning and can be deadly,” she told News 2. According to Bruccoleri, CO poisoning becomes more prevalent during the winter due to the increased use of supplemental heating devices, like space heaters, furnaces, and generators.

According to the CDC, carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms can include a headache, dizziness, confusion and vomiting, and confusion.

Severe winter weather has entered the region and with it, most people think of closing and delays, power outages, traffic accidents, freezing lines and pipes, and downed trees. However, another possible danger not often thought of is carbon monoxide poisoning.

As we continue into the coldest months of the year , it's nearly unavoidable that many of us will have to get out and brave the elements.And while bulding up ma