Wednesday, October 12, 2011

October 12, 2011

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Soon To 'Power-Out' - Next Edition!
Western Queens Gazette by LIZ GOFF
Thousands of carbon monoxide detectors installed in New York City residences under a 2004 law may no longer work. The devices have a life expectancy of five to seven years, so detectors installed in 2004 are likely to have stopped working ...

Carbon monoxide detectors offered
Long Beach Press-Telegram By Greg Mellen, Staff Writer
Fire Chief Alan Patalano speaks during a press-conference Tuesday to discuss Fire Prevention Week, which began Sunday, and to focus in particular on the need for carbon monoxide detectors in all households and the need for ...

Recycle old alarms with new program
Peace Arch News By Sarah Massah
Peace Arch News The Semiahmoo Bottle Depot is now accepting expired and used smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for recycling as part of a new province-wide program that kicked off right before Fire Prevention Week. ...

Carbon monoxide warning as Northern Ireland tops UK deaths table
Belfast Telegraph By Lisa Smyth
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of fatalities from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the UK, latest figures have revealed. Alarming data from the Carbon Monoxide Hotspot Report 2011 has highlighted the need for greater awareness in ...

Carbon monoxide leak caused disruption at Redcar steel plant
SteelGuru
Evening Gazette reported that a leak of carbon monoxide caused disruption at a Redcar steel plant. Bosses at Thai company SSI confirmed the leak came from the Redcar coke ovens plant at around 7.45 AM local time. Spokesman Mr John Baker said that ...