Wednesday, July 13, 2011

July 13, 2011

“Life is an unanswered question, but let's still believe in the dignity and importance of the question.”
Tennessee Williams (1911-1983)

Generator Danger: Glenview Family Rushed to Hospital with CO Poisoning
Patch.com
The Sulski family learned that the hard way this morning when an improperly ventilated gas unit in use because of the power outage caused their home to fill with carbon monoxide verified near 600 parts per million. The Glenview Fire Department was on ...

Alexandria Fire Department to Receive Grant from Homeland Security
Patch.com
Alexandria hopes to receive the full amount it requested of $124118, which it will use to provide, install and offer education about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Additionally, some of the award will go to purchasing and distributing materials ...

7 overcome by generator fumes in Round Lake Park
Chicago Daily Herald
Greater Round Lake Park Fire Protection District Chief Paul Maplethorpe said a meter reading outside the home's front door registered a carbon monoxide level of 850 parts per million — well above the 30 to 50 parts per million considered dangerous. ...