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Troy – various stories to tell after carbon monoxide tragedy
(“For those of you in communities that have not experienced ‘this’ tragedy, please don’t wait to react to the incident; get busy, get started, get measuring carbon monoxide at low levels, before the injuries and deaths begin.” Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety)
Troy -
Funeral set for 3 girls in carbon-monoxide case
Columbus Dispatch
Dayton Children's Hospital said the condition of an 8-year-old boy who also was found in the home in Troy had improved from critical to fair…
Funeral set for 3 girls in carbon-monoxide case
Columbus Dispatch
Dayton Children's Hospital said the condition of an 8-year-old boy who also was found in the home in Troy had improved from critical to fair…
Troy -
“But now, with the detectors, they'll be alerted”
Troy Fire Department Now Has CO Detectors on Medic Bags
WKEF ABC 22
On Friday, paramedics found the four kids unresponsive inside their home on Elm Street; three died, the fourth is still in the hospital. Paramedics had been there the night before to take their grandmother to the hospital. They had no idea the home was filled with the deadly gas carbon monoxide. "Silent deadly gas, there's no smell, a lot of times you have no idea that it's even being released," said Platoon Commander Kretes. But now, with the detectors, they'll be alerted…
“But now, with the detectors, they'll be alerted”
Troy Fire Department Now Has CO Detectors on Medic Bags
WKEF ABC 22
On Friday, paramedics found the four kids unresponsive inside their home on Elm Street; three died, the fourth is still in the hospital. Paramedics had been there the night before to take their grandmother to the hospital. They had no idea the home was filled with the deadly gas carbon monoxide. "Silent deadly gas, there's no smell, a lot of times you have no idea that it's even being released," said Platoon Commander Kretes. But now, with the detectors, they'll be alerted…
Troy -
“That big article about those kids is what drove him to make the purchase.”
Tragedy increases awareness
Piqua Daily Call
Jim Hutchison of Covington stands in front of family photos while holding the just-purchased carbon monoxide detector that may have saved his, and his family’s lives on Tuesday...
“That big article about those kids is what drove him to make the purchase.”
Tragedy increases awareness
Piqua Daily Call
Jim Hutchison of Covington stands in front of family photos while holding the just-purchased carbon monoxide detector that may have saved his, and his family’s lives on Tuesday...
Troy -
CO Poisoning Victims' Uncle Pushing for CO Detector Legislation
WKEF ABC 22
TROY -- An eight-year-old Troy boy nearly killed by carbon monoxide is doing much better. Doctors say Jahari Ward is in fair condition as of Tuesday ...
CO Poisoning Victims' Uncle Pushing for CO Detector Legislation
WKEF ABC 22
TROY -- An eight-year-old Troy boy nearly killed by carbon monoxide is doing much better. Doctors say Jahari Ward is in fair condition as of Tuesday ...
Troy -
CO detector fund established by city
Troy Daily News
A designated fund of The Troy Foundation has been established to accept donations, which will be used to purchase carbon monoxide detectors for ...
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What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
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Dayton Home Evacuated After Dangerous Levels of CO Detected
WKEF ABC 22
DAYTON-- A West Fifth Street home was evacuated Wednesday afternoon when Dayton firefighters found dangerous levels of carbon monoxide ...
Carbon Monoxide From Manhole Fire Prompts Evacuation of Manhattan Building
WABC-TV
The FDNY and Con Edison are on the scene of a manhole fire on the West Side of Manhattan Wednesday evening that forced the evacuation at least ...
Cambridge family poisoned by carbon monoxide leaking from log burner
Cambridge News
A mother and son had been sick for months before they realized they were unknowingly being poisoned by their wood burner stove…
Adams County Health Department: no need for inspection before reopening Kelly's
WGEM
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) - The Adams County Health Department did not assist with Kelly's reopening, even though they have the authority to temporarily close a restaurant due to safety reasons… Illinois Food Code doesn't require a health inspection at a restaurant following a carbon monoxide leak…
Carbon Monoxide Leak Closes DISD Elementary School For 2nd Day
CBS Local
DISD thought a carbon monoxide problem inside Lakewood Elementary was fixed, only to find out this morning, the boiler room was filling with the ...
School trustees want carbon monoxide detectors district wide
KRIS Corpus Christi News
DALLAS (AP) - Several Dallas school trustees are calling for the installation of carbon monoxide detectors district wide after high levels of the gas prompted the evacuation of an elementary school...
Daylight Savings Time Approaches, Sunday
Change Your Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries for Daylight Savings Time
High Country Press
Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoking alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)…
Carbon Monoxide Safety - El Paso County, Colorado, Public Service Announcement
- Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive
- 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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-Nine U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan |
Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
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 detector fund established by city
Troy Daily News
A designated fund of The Troy Foundation has been established to accept donations, which will be used to purchase carbon monoxide detectors for ...
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We have all been CO poisoned, some more than others
The following link takes you to a site with views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With respect, please visit:
What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
You may be the only person who can prevent your own poisoning.
We are all vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
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 as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon monoxide. Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. GET BUSY
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
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 as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon monoxide. Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. GET BUSY
Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Dayton Home Evacuated After Dangerous Levels of CO Detected
WKEF ABC 22
DAYTON-- A West Fifth Street home was evacuated Wednesday afternoon when Dayton firefighters found dangerous levels of carbon monoxide ...
Carbon Monoxide From Manhole Fire Prompts Evacuation of Manhattan Building
WABC-TV
The FDNY and Con Edison are on the scene of a manhole fire on the West Side of Manhattan Wednesday evening that forced the evacuation at least ...
Cambridge family poisoned by carbon monoxide leaking from log burner
Cambridge News
A mother and son had been sick for months before they realized they were unknowingly being poisoned by their wood burner stove…
Adams County Health Department: no need for inspection before reopening Kelly's
WGEM
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) - The Adams County Health Department did not assist with Kelly's reopening, even though they have the authority to temporarily close a restaurant due to safety reasons… Illinois Food Code doesn't require a health inspection at a restaurant following a carbon monoxide leak…
Carbon Monoxide Leak Closes DISD Elementary School For 2nd Day
CBS Local
DISD thought a carbon monoxide problem inside Lakewood Elementary was fixed, only to find out this morning, the boiler room was filling with the ...
School trustees want carbon monoxide detectors district wide
KRIS Corpus Christi News
DALLAS (AP) - Several Dallas school trustees are calling for the installation of carbon monoxide detectors district wide after high levels of the gas prompted the evacuation of an elementary school...
Daylight Savings Time Approaches, Sunday
Change Your Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries for Daylight Savings Time
High Country Press
Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoking alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)…
Carbon Monoxide Safety - El Paso County, Colorado, Public Service Announcement
Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
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 package and 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:
- 70 PPM to 149 PPM –resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and 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:
-Alcoa Eagle Nest Camera
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- American Red Cross
- Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
- Heart Rescue using an (AED)
- Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive
- 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
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-Nine U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2014
Alaska | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan |
Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York |
North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island |Tennessee
Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
West Virginia
Texas | Utah |Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
West Virginia
Red Cross - Disaster Relief to safely assist law enforcement, fire department, utility company, city, county and state authorities as repair and rebuilding moves forward. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Nationally, the Red Cross provides food and shelter to people affected by as many as 70,000 fires annually, or about one fire every eight minutes.
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
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