Tuesday, March 27, 2012

March 27 Carbon Monoxide News

“So never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself.”  Florence Nightingale (1820-1910, bio link)

Natick residents safe after serious carbon monoxide leak
MetroWest Daily News By Staff; reports… 
Two residents are safe this morning after a serious carbon monoxide leak in their home on Lanes End, the fire department said. An engine this morning responded to 8 Lanes End after a malfunctioning heating system released a potentially ...

Smoke, carbon monoxide detectors save lives
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune
But it is known that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - when working - do save lives. Too many homes lack such detectors. And in too many with them, they are installed and forgotten. Batteries are not replaced. Operating checks are not performed.

England
Women found dead in house in Upper Norwood
This is Croydon
Specialist paramedics and firefighters were sent to the property at about 12.20pm today (Monday) after concerns were raised over carbon monoxide poisoning. Beulah Hill on the Norbury and Upper Norwood area, where police have found the bodies of two ... 

Northern Ireland headlines
Carbon Monoxide alarms provided for young carer leavers
Dromore Today
CARBON monoxide (co) alarms are being provided by the Southern Health Trust to young carer leavers in partnership with its Taske Project. Taske is a personal development programme for young care experienced adults to help them to gain skills and ... “This scheme aims to raise awareness of this issue amongst young people who are moving on to live independently and to give them information and advice on reducing the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.”