Monday, February 13, 2012

February 13, 2012

“We never understand how little we need in this world until we know the loss of it.” James M. Barrie (1860-1937) 

7 hospitalized after NE Austin gas leak
Austin News
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Seven people at the Canyon Vistas in northeast Austin have been hospitalized after what Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services say is carbon monoxide exposure. ACTEMS spokesperson James Howley said the exposure was likely ...

Nearly 30 sickened by carbon monoxide
Reading Eagle
Nearly 30 people were sickened Sunday when heaters malfunctioned, causing a city apartment building to fill with carbon monoxide, officials said. Firefighters evacuated the 21/2-story building at 118 Church St. after being called there for reports of ...

Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in woman's death
Denver Post By Kevin Simpson
A woman found dead in her Denver home late Sunday morning may have succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator inside the house, authorities said. Shortly after 11 am, the Denver Fire Department responded to a 911 emergency ...

Anatomy of CO poisoning at extended care facility
Maintenance, supervisors not aware of carbon monoxide risks, symptoms
Regina Leader-Post By Betty Ann Adam, The Star Phoenix
As carbon monoxide poisoned the air at a Humboldt long-term care home, unknowing workers were struck with "whomping" headaches, double vision and racing hearts. One worker grasped a handrail ...

Death should spur action on CO detectors
Huntington Herald Dispatch
For the New York state legislature, it was the 2009 death of 16-year-old Amanda Hanson from carbon monoxide poisoning during a sleepover at a friend's house. Investigators determined a faulty furnace in the West Seneca home was responsible, ...

Housing Minister Welcomes Installation Of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
eGov monitor
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has welcomed the announcement from the Housing Executive that it is to install 40000 carbon monoxide detectors in its homes. Minister McCausland said; “Safety in the home has to be a primary concern for any landlord ...