“The DOH’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program reveals that 89 statewide emergency department visits for carbon monoxide poisonings were reported from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program from Oct. 1, 2023, to date, according to a news release. Additionally, within the same period, there was one fatality of a male in his 50s from Chaves County.”
State records 89 emergency visits, one fatality due to carbon monoxide poisoning | | rdrnews.com
(Edgewood, NM) February 5th, 2023: The Edgewood Police Department is investigating the deaths of three teenagers found deceased in a garage in our jurisdiction. As of now there is no indication of foul play, it appears that the cause of death may be Carbon Monoxide Poisoning as a propane heater was found to be in use.
We are still attempting to notify families and loved ones and our investigation is still ongoing. More details will be provided as information unfolds.
We also are working with our local school district to provide chaplains and counseling to fellow students and families.
The Edgewood Police Department would like to stress to the community the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and the importance of having Carbon Monoxide detectors in homes and workspaces where heaters and appliances are in use. Carbon Monoxide is extremely dangerous, it cannot be seen, smelled, or heard.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and the community.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
rjimenenz@edgewood-nm.gov
Roger Jimenez
Chief of Police
Office: 505-281-5717
“A new Fire Protection Research Foundation report highlights the nation’s enduring CO problem”
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nfpa/journal_2021spring/index.php?startid=20#/p/20
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