Carbon Monoxide News October 26, 2013 - posts updated frequently

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CO and Air Quality News Links

Avoiding carbon monoxide poison
WTNH
Firefighters say they became sick from carbon monoxide. Two children and their mother had to be rescued by police as they were on the verge of collapse…

Roofing work can cause dangerous gas leaks in homes
KOKH FOX25
Routine roof work could lead to a carbon monoxide leak in your home. Plumbers said they've seen several cases in the metro, especially after this summer's ...

Christiansburg Goodwill store set to reopen after suspected carbon ...
Roanoke Times
Carbon monoxide is suspected in the sickening of six people at a ... The illnesses were thought to be caused by carbon monoxide exposure, although the source ...

Reminder: Check for carbon monoxide
Peoria Journal Star
PEORIA — The Peoria Fire Department is reminding residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide and advising them to check carbon monoxide detectors as the ...

Woman Critical After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
NewsChannel5.com By Janet Kim
LAVERGNE, Tenn. - A midstate mother remains in critical condition after gas leaked into her mobile home while camping in Alabama. Allison Morgan continues to fight for her life after she and her husband were camping near Talladega Superspeedway this weekend when officials say a gas leak from a stove entered their mobile home, killing Craig and sending Morgan to the hospital…

Chimney fires a concern as cold sets in, Augusta fire chief says
Morning Sentinel
Chief Roger Audette said simple steps such as inspecting a chimney, making sure smoke detectors are working properly and adding carbon monoxide detectors ...

Be safe when you turn on the heat
Kingsport Times News
Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. • If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not attempt to light the ...

SDG&E Offers Free Winter Appliance Safety Check
Patch.com
All SDG&E customers in San Diego and south Orange counties are eligible for a free appliance safety check to prevent carbon monoxide leaks and other ...

Who is responsible for the air you breathe? Take control inside your homes.

-Link to: → CO alarm standards –  
The lowest U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 carbon monoxide alarm test point is:
- 70 PPM to 149 PPM –resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the packageand in the instructions. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.

These following links may be of some use to you:
- The World Clock - Time Zones
- Google Maps-
- Earthquake Map

World population counter

- American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)

- Current Data for Atmospheric CO2
- Federal Aviation Administration CO warning
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association

Increased education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Minnesota Department of Commerce

Carbon monoxide kills, founder sends warning Carbonmonoxidekills.com

· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.

National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-seven U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
Alaska | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan | Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia

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 CO-Experts Model 2014 Brochure
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International

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