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The 4 P's of CO Safety: A Framework for Safer Schools and Communities
Every year, students and educators are exposed to, and often poisoned by, a gas that no one can see, smell, taste, or hear: carbon monoxide. At CO Safe Schools, we believe that awareness isn't enough; we need a framework that helps everyone understand how to take action. That's why we developed the 4 P's of CO Safety: poison, prevention, protection, and preparedness.

Nikki James Zellner
Nov 24 min read


Why Don't All Schools Have Carbon Monoxide Detection? Breaking Down the Barriers in CO-related School Safety
"Why Don't All Schools Have Carbon Monoxide Detection?" Tune in for the answer.

Nikki James Zellner
Sep 176 min read
How to send a letter to your elected officials [resource template]
One of the most frequently asked questions I get here at CO Safe Schools, particularly after a carbon monoxide incident on campus...

Nikki James Zellner
Oct 12, 20222 min read
Common misconceptions about carbon monoxide risk in schools
After her children experienced carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning at their state-licensed, nationally accredited daycare in February 2020,...

Nikki James Zellner
Feb 24, 20213 min read


Require CO detectors now. Require transparency next.
Zero. That’s the # of schools in the Virginia Beach Public Schools that were built in 2015 or later. Meaning out of 86 schools, in...

Nikki James Zellner
Feb 24, 20211 min read
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