“Our common liberty is consecrated by a common sorrow.”
George William Curtis (1824-1892, bio link)
CO alarm standards - When do they sound off?
American Red Cross - Disaster Relief
The storm known as Sandy has resulted in staggering losses to life, health, property and spirit. Perhaps our generosity can assist in adding aid & comfort. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News links
Family recovers after carbon monoxide scare
Longview News-Journal
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that kills hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more — like the Middleton family — ill. The gas is undetectable without the use of a carbon monoxide detector. Such a detector was installed at ...
Safe Carroll: Take steps to prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Carroll County Times
Safe Kids Carroll County wants to remind you that Daylight Saving Time ends today. As you prepare to set your clocks back one hour, remember to change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms. If you don't have a battery-powered ...
Putnam Reports 23 Carbon Monoxide Alarms in 3 Days
The Examiner News
Putnam County officials report that there have been 23 calls related to carbon monoxide within the past 3 days. The improper use of generators contributed to the significant number of calls. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that can only be detected ...
Grieving mum pleads for compulsory carbon monoxide detectors
WalesOnline
A mother whose daughter died from carbon monoxide poisoning claims it's “shambolic” that politicians have not made household detectors of the silent killer compulsory in Wales. Grieving Anne Mitchell says the Welsh Government should be “embarrassed” ...
Delaware Township woman dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
An initial investigation revealed carbon monoxide poisoning as a contributing factor in her death, but her final cause of death will be determined following toxicology reports, officials said. Officials declined to identify the woman until her family ...
RG&E: Take steps to preview Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester Gas & Electric has sent out a tip sheet warning homeowners on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and how to keep safe. The utility said carbon monoxide poisoning can build in enclosed or partially-enclosed places and poorly ventilated ...
Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning
Carbonmonoxidekills.com
Carbon Monoxide Information Website ... Carbon Monoxide Useful Links · Contact ... Get the Top ten carbon monoxide safety tips sent to your inbox:
Carbon monoxide toxicity
Emergency Medicine Ireland - By Andy Neill
Carbon monoxide is produced whenever there is incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In house fires there's frequently more burning that there is oxygen so lots of CO is produced. It is thought to be the commonest cause of death in house ...
United Kingdom
National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week to launch in November
H&V News
Carbon Monoxide Awareness, a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, will be hosting the seventh National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. The charity actively supports the victims of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and also raises awareness of ...
Aviators – note:
(PDF) Federal Aviation Administration warning; Carbon Monoxide: a Deadly Menace
Carbon Dioxide earth atmospheric update levels;
Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
· Heart Rescue Now This link takes you to a very short video that is a practical demonstration on the proper usage of an AED. This video is tastefully done & demonstrates the step-by-step way one might be able to save a life.
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
· Carbon Monoxide Survivor
A website made by poisoning survivors that brings a view that can only come from those that know what it is like to have been poisoned - as well as live with the long term impact.
· Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-five U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
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The following companies are acknowledged for their continued support of carbon monoxide safety education and this daily news blog. They may just have what you are looking for.
Fieldpiece Instruments
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
CO Experts
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
