Sunday, January 23, 2011

January 23, 2011

“All speech, written or spoken, is a dead language, until it finds a willing and prepared hearer.” Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed!
Andover Advertiser
TWO thirds of people in the South East could be at risk because they do not have an audible carbon monoxide alarm, according to new research released today ...

No Place LIke home
FireEngineering.com
…one of the residents of 12A Dediego Court, she said she and her children will be tested Monday for carbon monoxide poisoning. "I was lightheaded and dizzy for about three days. The baby was throwing up," she said. CO investigation follow up: “Of the units that were checked, inspectors found 122 furnaces (out of 223 inspected) with improperly installed exhaust pipes”, said Erik Johnson, LCI's executive director.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sends 2 to Hospital
WBAL Baltimore
SEVERNA PARK, Md. -- Crews responding to a possible carbon monoxide call found two people in serious condition, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire ...

Wisconsin gets prepared.
Officials warning of dangers of carbon monoxide in frigid weather
WSAU
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be emitted from poorly functioning or unvented furnaces or other gas powered home appliances…

Reader comments to this article might give insight to consumer views on carbon monoxide and the challenges in raising awareness.
Family supports carbon monoxide law after close call
Green Bay Press Gazette
1 requiring carbon monoxide detectors in most homes and apartments. "I'm glad to hear that," said Morgan, who said she nearly died four years ago from ...


Radon; a slow and silent killer.
Invisible and deadly threat may be seeping into your home
Peoria Journal Star
Worse than carbon monoxide leaks or fires or lead paint exposure. Years of breathing in radon - an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas - is more likely to ...