Seasonal & Holiday
Poison Prevention

Carbon monoxide poisoning causes thousands to be hospitalized and claims hundreds of lives in the U.S. every year. Having a working carbon monoxide detector in your home is one way to decrease risk of poisoning to members of your household. Learn more by clicking the button below.

Carbon monoxide, more commonly referred to as CO, is a highly toxic gas, produced by devices that burn fuels – often found in our everyday lives. Carbon monoxide can’t be seen, smelled, or heard, but can be extremely dangerous to humans. Carbon monoxide is only detectable with an electronic carbon monoxide sensor.

MI Prevention has been installing smoke alarms and CO Detectors since 2018 across the State of Michigan. MI Prevention works with local fire departments to supply smoke alarms for installation, if you need a smoke alarm, we encourage you to contact your local fire department.

As the colder weather sets in and we head toward winter its time to assure that homes, businesses, and other institutions are safe for everyone living and working indoor and outdoor when the weather changes. Click below for important seasonal updates to help with Fall Seasonal Safety.

Varieties of wild mushroom fruit throughout our state. Some are safe to eat if prepared correctly. Others should never be consumed. Knowi wha to do and look for when wild mushrooms are eaten by children and adults. Click the link for the Mushroom Safety Q & A.

Morel mushroom season in Michigan typically runs from mid-April through June. However, foragers are finding morels early this year. Before heading out to hunt mushrooms, get expert advice first. Click the link for more about wild mushrooms and a link to Midwest American Mycological Information for the Wild-foraged Mushroom Certification Program.

Know how to store food properly when the power goes out. Dispose of food if it is no longer safe to eat. Click below for tips from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.

Many people do not know that the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is native to our state. Also known as the Michigan Rattler or Swamp Rattler, it is the only venomous snake native to this region. Most people living in our state will never see this shy creature. To avoid being bitten and to learn what to do if you are bitten, click the link below for tips from the MiPDC and links to the State of Michigan DNR.