“Let the gentle bush dig its root deep and spread upward to split the boulder.” Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) Happy Birthday Carl Sandburg
Carbon Monoxide keeps Beloit, WI busy in 2011
Carbon monoxide a winter threat
Beloit Daily News
As such, local officials want to remind everyone about the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a colorless and odorless gas that is the byproduct of the combustion process. Though it is always surrounding individuals in some ...
Carbon monoxide leaks into city home, sends two to hospital
Baltimore Sun By Mary Gail Hare
Two city residents were taken to an area hospital after a carbon monoxide leak in a Lake Clifton home Thursday morning, officials said. City fire and hazardous materials crews responded at 10:02 am to a home in the ...
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Records show 'extremely high' levels of carbon monoxide in Hilton Garden incident
Green Bay Press Gazette
A carbon monoxide incident that sent several people to the hospital from a Green Bay hotel involved “extremely high” levels and prompted a “room-by-room search,” records show. The Green Bay Fire Department has released public reports on an incident ...
Bronx Building Evacuated Over Carbon Monoxide Concerns
NBC New York
Firefighters initially responded to 2320 Bronx Park East for an electrical fire, but remain on the scene as they investigate high carbon monoxide levels there. Utility crews have also responded, as a power outage has affected the building, ...
Family pain turns into NY law to prevent more
Carbon monoxide a dangerous, silent killer
Corning Leader
Amanda died as the result of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning – she and her friend slept near a faulty boiler. Her friend was poisoned but survived. Sadly, Amanda's case is not uncommon. Hundreds of people die every year in the US as the result of CO ...
Four die of carbon monoxide poisoning
Times of India
A source said the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, which leads to death within a very short span of time due to high levels of CO in an enclosed area. According to the source, the bodies were discovered by the manager of the stadium at ...
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Ottawa family OK after carbon monoxide scare
CBC.ca
A carbon monoxide detector can be thanked for saving the lives of an Ottawa family of four after a late night scare Thursday. Paramedics responded around 11:44 pm when a carbon monoxide alarm went off in a home on David Drive, just off Meadowlands ...
Woman, girl recover from carbon monoxide poisoning
Monitor
A woman and a young girl were listed in fair condition Thursday after being overcome — city officials suspect by carbon monoxide — in a Rockwell Manor apartment a day earlier. Josefina Alaniz, 62, remains at Valley Baptist Medical Center in ...
Tragic victims of carbon monoxide poisoning returned to UK
Irish Independent By Greg Harkin
The bodies of the father and his two children who died tragically in their home from carbon monoxide poisoning a week before Christmas have been returned to England for burial. Trevor Wallwork (50) and his children, Kim (12) and Harry ...
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
January 5, 2012
“We not only interpret the character of events... we may also interpret our interpretations.” Kenneth Burke (1897-1993)
Three found 'unresponsive' in Rockwell Manor apartment
Brownsville Herald By STEVE CLARK
Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected in an incident Wednesday morning in which three people — two adults and a child — were found unresponsive in Apartment B at Rockwell Manor, 2749 Rockwell Drive. The 911 call came at 9:54 am, ...
Lincoln family OK after carbon monoxide scare
KCAU
(AP) - A Lincoln family has escaped unharmed after a carbon monoxide scare at the house. KOLN-TV in Lincoln says fire crews were called to the house early Wednesday on a report of the family feeling sick. ...
Three suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at trailer park
Peterborough Examiner By EXAMINER STAFF
CENTRETON, Ont. — Three people, two of them believed to be young children, were taken to hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday night in a trailer on Pinnacle Hill Rd., near Centreton, Ontario, about 60 kilometers ...
Follow up details; air packs used during 50 PPM ventilation action by fire department.
Carbon monoxide detected at Keene department store
The Keene Sentinel
Seventeen employees went to the hospital after a carbon monoxide problem Tuesday afternoon at the Keene Target store on Ash Brook Road, fire officials said. A store employee called shortly after 12:30 pm to report an odor in the store, ...
Carbon monoxide alarm alerts firefighters
This is North Devon
On arrival at the scene in Brannams Square, crews discovered it was a carbon monoxide alarm. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and carrying a gas detector went inside to investigate. A small amount of carbon monoxide was found. ...
Numerous Carbon Monoxide Occurrences.
LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie
Marie Fire Services have responded to numerous carbon monoxide occurrences. Many of these calls could have been avoided if residents properly maintained their carbon monoxide detectors. Residents are reminded to change the batteries at least once per ...
Three found 'unresponsive' in Rockwell Manor apartment
Brownsville Herald By STEVE CLARK
Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected in an incident Wednesday morning in which three people — two adults and a child — were found unresponsive in Apartment B at Rockwell Manor, 2749 Rockwell Drive. The 911 call came at 9:54 am, ...
Lincoln family OK after carbon monoxide scare
KCAU
(AP) - A Lincoln family has escaped unharmed after a carbon monoxide scare at the house. KOLN-TV in Lincoln says fire crews were called to the house early Wednesday on a report of the family feeling sick. ...
Three suffer carbon monoxide poisoning at trailer park
Peterborough Examiner By EXAMINER STAFF
CENTRETON, Ont. — Three people, two of them believed to be young children, were taken to hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday night in a trailer on Pinnacle Hill Rd., near Centreton, Ontario, about 60 kilometers ...
Follow up details; air packs used during 50 PPM ventilation action by fire department.
Carbon monoxide detected at Keene department store
The Keene Sentinel
Seventeen employees went to the hospital after a carbon monoxide problem Tuesday afternoon at the Keene Target store on Ash Brook Road, fire officials said. A store employee called shortly after 12:30 pm to report an odor in the store, ...
Carbon monoxide alarm alerts firefighters
This is North Devon
On arrival at the scene in Brannams Square, crews discovered it was a carbon monoxide alarm. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and carrying a gas detector went inside to investigate. A small amount of carbon monoxide was found. ...
Numerous Carbon Monoxide Occurrences.
LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie
Marie Fire Services have responded to numerous carbon monoxide occurrences. Many of these calls could have been avoided if residents properly maintained their carbon monoxide detectors. Residents are reminded to change the batteries at least once per ...
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
January 4, 2011
“You may delay, but time will not.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Following Christmas tragedy, fire chief urges preparedness
Post-Chronicle
While resolutions such as losing weight, quitting smoking and learning a new skill are popular ones, fire officials ask that each household have working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, an emergency plan that includes a meeting place and ...
Carbon monoxide problem reported at Keene store
The Keene Sentinel
About a handful of employees were taken to the hospital after a carbon monoxide problem at the Keene Target store on Ash Brook Road. Carbon monoxide readings of more than 50 parts per million were registered in the store, said Keene Deputy Fire Chief ...
Carbon monoxide blamed in death
The Advocate, Baton Rouge
HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards said a Hammond woman found dead in her bed apparently was killed by carbon monoxide from…
Protect your family from CO poisoning
WWLP 22News
(WWLP) - Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas which can be deadly. As temperatures drop, we're more likely to need heat. The source for that heat could be leaking Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas created by burning. ...
Rogue boiler installers endanger lives
EnergyChoices.co.uk By Martin Fagan
Thousands of people in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty boilers installed or maintained by “cowboys”, says GSR. British lives are being put at risk by “cowboy” boiler installers, warns the Gas Safe Register (GSR). ...
Following Christmas tragedy, fire chief urges preparedness
Post-Chronicle
While resolutions such as losing weight, quitting smoking and learning a new skill are popular ones, fire officials ask that each household have working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, an emergency plan that includes a meeting place and ...
Carbon monoxide problem reported at Keene store
The Keene Sentinel
About a handful of employees were taken to the hospital after a carbon monoxide problem at the Keene Target store on Ash Brook Road. Carbon monoxide readings of more than 50 parts per million were registered in the store, said Keene Deputy Fire Chief ...
Carbon monoxide blamed in death
The Advocate, Baton Rouge
HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards said a Hammond woman found dead in her bed apparently was killed by carbon monoxide from…
Protect your family from CO poisoning
WWLP 22News
(WWLP) - Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas which can be deadly. As temperatures drop, we're more likely to need heat. The source for that heat could be leaking Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas created by burning. ...
Rogue boiler installers endanger lives
EnergyChoices.co.uk By Martin Fagan
Thousands of people in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty boilers installed or maintained by “cowboys”, says GSR. British lives are being put at risk by “cowboy” boiler installers, warns the Gas Safe Register (GSR). ...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
January 3, 2011
“You can achieve only that which you will do.” George Halas (1895-1983)
"Tyler's Law" takes effect for those applying for MN driver's licenses
WTAQ
Those who apply for driver's licenses in neighboring Minnesota must pass a test on the dangers of carbon monoxide. It's called "Tyler's Law," named for a college sophomore who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while installing ...
Six people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
KCBD-TV
Six people had to go the hospital yesterday from Ransom Canyon after their house tested positive for high levels of deadly carbon monoxide poison. Two of the victims were in serious condition yesterday, but county officials say they're recovering. ...
"Tyler's Law" takes effect for those applying for MN driver's licenses
WTAQ
Those who apply for driver's licenses in neighboring Minnesota must pass a test on the dangers of carbon monoxide. It's called "Tyler's Law," named for a college sophomore who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while installing ...
Six people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
KCBD-TV
Six people had to go the hospital yesterday from Ransom Canyon after their house tested positive for high levels of deadly carbon monoxide poison. Two of the victims were in serious condition yesterday, but county officials say they're recovering. ...
Monday, January 2, 2012
January 2, 2012
“Proverbs often contradict one another, as any reader soon discovers. The sagacity that advises us to look before we leap promptly warns us that if we hesitate we are lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind.” Leo Rosten (1908-1997)
Carbon monoxide leak temporarily displaces 30 people in Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - About 30 people forced from their apartment building this morning by a carbon monoxide leak will be without heat until the problem is fixed, officials said. Atlantic City firefighters responded to the structure on beach block of ...
Energy Company Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers in Homes this Winter
Essential Public Radio
Each year at least a handful of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning in their own homes. While a small number of people are affected, such deaths are preventable. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is reminding residents to install and maintain CO ...
Hookahs' hidden risks cited
Louisville Courier-Journal
Increased levels of carbon monoxide stem from the charcoal used to heat the tobacco, the CDC said. While the water in the hookah's base cools the smoke, making it more palatable than hotter cigarette smoke, it does not filter toxic materials from the ...
Carbon monoxide leak temporarily displaces 30 people in Atlantic City
Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - About 30 people forced from their apartment building this morning by a carbon monoxide leak will be without heat until the problem is fixed, officials said. Atlantic City firefighters responded to the structure on beach block of ...
Energy Company Warns of Carbon Monoxide Dangers in Homes this Winter
Essential Public Radio
Each year at least a handful of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning in their own homes. While a small number of people are affected, such deaths are preventable. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is reminding residents to install and maintain CO ...
Hookahs' hidden risks cited
Louisville Courier-Journal
Increased levels of carbon monoxide stem from the charcoal used to heat the tobacco, the CDC said. While the water in the hookah's base cools the smoke, making it more palatable than hotter cigarette smoke, it does not filter toxic materials from the ...
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 1, 2012
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
16 hospitalized after CO leak at Hilton Garden Inn
Green Bay Press Gazette
As many as 16 people at a hotel near Lambeau Field were hospitalized Friday night after becoming ill from an apparent carbon monoxide leak, officials said. Battalion Chief Ed Jarosz of the Green Bay Fire Department said at least two of the victims were ...
National Fuel offers tips regarding carbon monoxide
Evening Observer
With the winter heating season upon us, National Fuel reminds customers to protect their families from carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and potentially dangerous gas produced when fuel (heating oil, propane, kerosene, charcoal, ...
Mother Seeks Peace In Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
10TV
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can cause serious harm and even death. Ammie Turos knows this all too well. She lost her son Jimmy seven years ago to the gas, 10TV's Danielle Elias reported. “I had a faulty exchange in ...
16 hospitalized after CO leak at Hilton Garden Inn
Green Bay Press Gazette
As many as 16 people at a hotel near Lambeau Field were hospitalized Friday night after becoming ill from an apparent carbon monoxide leak, officials said. Battalion Chief Ed Jarosz of the Green Bay Fire Department said at least two of the victims were ...
National Fuel offers tips regarding carbon monoxide
Evening Observer
With the winter heating season upon us, National Fuel reminds customers to protect their families from carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and potentially dangerous gas produced when fuel (heating oil, propane, kerosene, charcoal, ...
Mother Seeks Peace In Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
10TV
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can cause serious harm and even death. Ammie Turos knows this all too well. She lost her son Jimmy seven years ago to the gas, 10TV's Danielle Elias reported. “I had a faulty exchange in ...
Saturday, December 31, 2011
December 31, 2011
“Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to whether its hidden reasons and actions are understandable to man or not.”
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
2 Men Found Dead in Boat in Key Largo Boatyard
NBC Miami By Edward B. Colby
Monroe County Sheriff's detectives said they found two Fort Lauderdale men who may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning inside a boat parked in a boatyard in Key Largo Friday morning. Bernard Boucher, 45, and Benoit Paquet, 58, ...
Carbon monoxide detector saves 8 in Upper Darby
Delaware County Daily Times By LINDA REILLY
UPPER DARBY — A carbon monoxide detector saved the lives of eight people and a dog early Friday morning. “The homeowner called 911 to report smoke in the house,” Deputy Fire Chief Tim Boyce said. “She was confused from the carbon ...
West-end YMCA evacuated over carbon monoxide levels
CTV.ca
About 30 people have been allowed back into a west-end Toronto YMCA building after high carbon dioxide levels forced the evacuation of the building earlier Saturday. A spokesperson for 14 Division of the Toronto Police Service said cleaning equipment ...
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
2 Men Found Dead in Boat in Key Largo Boatyard
NBC Miami By Edward B. Colby
Monroe County Sheriff's detectives said they found two Fort Lauderdale men who may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning inside a boat parked in a boatyard in Key Largo Friday morning. Bernard Boucher, 45, and Benoit Paquet, 58, ...
Carbon monoxide detector saves 8 in Upper Darby
Delaware County Daily Times By LINDA REILLY
UPPER DARBY — A carbon monoxide detector saved the lives of eight people and a dog early Friday morning. “The homeowner called 911 to report smoke in the house,” Deputy Fire Chief Tim Boyce said. “She was confused from the carbon ...
West-end YMCA evacuated over carbon monoxide levels
CTV.ca
About 30 people have been allowed back into a west-end Toronto YMCA building after high carbon dioxide levels forced the evacuation of the building earlier Saturday. A spokesperson for 14 Division of the Toronto Police Service said cleaning equipment ...
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