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2 guests poisoned by CO at Chicago hotel
Waldorf Astoria hotel, Chicago, IL https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/nbc-5-responds-victims-of-carbon-monoxide-illnesses-call-on-hotels-motels-to-step-up-safety-procedures/2223184/
Wake Up! Buy a CO Alarm! (awareness video)
Video produced by the Katie Haines Memorial Trust (UK)
Gloucester, MA, installing carbon monoxide detectors in schools
“Here we are taking a lead on putting CO detectors in our schools when we don’t have to and showing that we take the safety of our kids seriously.” https://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/local_news/gloucester-installing-carbon-monoxide-detectors-in-schools/article_930f35fc-e936-5fb8-a1ac-e47fd8c4c089.html?fbclid=IwAR3FTsp7vyuGRokbXcB6gzGKrfMtcHgIaMmw5AERQtSd7DuKP0CYyqF8cpI
Cause for Alarm (awareness video)
Great awareness video by the Katie Haines Memorial Trust (UK). Stats may vary between countries, but CO poses the same danger no matter where you live (or travel).
4 people found dead in tent at homeless camp
Stanton, Delaware – “They were in a tent equipped with a propane heater.” https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2020/02/18/large-police-presence-along-route-7-stanton/4798286002/?fbclid=IwAR0KuKfXNocgcw93hiwoeFofeHQMyRFTDQTtWx9W-_N9YXDTjXwhFVAn3rg
Sounding the Alarm – Dangers of CO (awareness video)
Video produced by the Katie Haines Memorial Trust (UK)
Remembering Katie Haines
Sharing this message and video by the Katie Haines Memorial Trust (UK) in memory of Katie Haines who tragically lost her life to CO poisoning 10 years ago this week. Since then her family has worked diligently to spread awareness about the dangers of CO in the UK and when traveling. On 18th February 2010 […]
Pregnant woman rushed to hospital following carbon monoxide leak in Albuquerque apartment
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/pregnant-woman-rushed-to-hospital-following-carbon-monoxide-leak-in-albuquerque-apartment/?fbclid=IwAR0ZTflAb-GrCM65HMgP2yEn_3aZgcF4rX6UsBjP9nSzkbLBKuYFGEgmU8A
Hotel CO Incident Data – Interactive Map
https://remrisk.com/resources/carbon-monoxide-hotels/
CO poisoning sends 3 to hospital in Kent, WA
“Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after they were exposed to carbon monoxide fumes from a malfunctioning furnace…” https://komonews.com/news/local/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-sends-3-to-hospital-in-kent?fbclid=IwAR2x8HslUr3sMkBD8a8qXeCYpTFSHHMfZjyVtYKlusiJr-imO1wCdw-2G8A
‘He was the alarm’: Dog alerts family to carbon monoxide leak in their home
https://www.wyff4.com/article/dog-helps-family-detect-carbon-monoxide-leak/30832364?fbclid=IwAR3OCPFdUe1Z7V38-bWJI0glPfRNcHVo_MPdye6lsHX5MnFCEAlI9bYp1f4
Remembering Walt and Molly Weber ❤️ 2.10.1995
This is Walt and Molly Weber. On this weekend 25 years ago they headed off to a lodge in Mammoth, CA, for a weekend of fun and skiing. They arrived late in the evening and, looking forward to hitting the slopes early the next morning, requested a wake-up call and crawled into bed. Little did […]
Five people taken to hospital after suspected CO poisoning at Helena hotel
Jorgenson’s Inn & Suites, Helena, MT – https://www.ktvh.com/about-us/news-team/five-people-taken-to-hospital-after-suspected-co-poisoning-at-helena-hotel?fbclid=IwAR3Gr7XZ_jtmUw7wA36qiHnOmY_dmfk_6sLW-TVfZKMENQCgOqKSKLY1HFs
1 person dead, 2 flown to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in camper
Icard, NC – “…when they got inside the camper, they found a small heater connected to a 20-pound propane tank.” https://wlos.com/news/local/1-person-dead-2-flown-to-hospital-after-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-icard?fbclid=IwAR2ovNpaQWtj8fx4EC0JOodrLcOGG6pq313xcxzr6k6pP7Y8M_60f0SEK1g
Deadly Carbon Monoxide Levels Found At Hicksville Gym
Hicksville, NY – “Crews scoured the building and found carbon monoxide levels at 380 parts per million when they opened a door to a third-floor pool area.” https://patch.com/new-york/hicksville/deadly-carbon-monoxide-levels-found-hicksville-gym-officials
Special report: the silent killer
“On New Year’s Eve, her heat stopped working. Trying to get it going, she would turn it back on and it would kick off again. She didn’t think anything of it, until one day later, New Year’s Day, she heard, “warning, carbon monoxide.” Great info in video of this story. https://fox56.com/news/local/fox56-special-report-the-silent-killer?fbclid=IwAR1KhZn-QANHRJQtBv5JRt5bVA43bqXWbflJGyVmjCCpz8jKvQUBpxvvk44
How travel ups your risk of CO poisoning
How travel ups your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
3 people sent to hospital after Fairfax CO. store CO leak
“Three people were taken to the hospital following a hazardous materials incident at Americana Grocery at 6128 Columbia Pike near the Lake Barcroft area at about 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department found elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the store. The fire department believes the leak was caused by a malfunctioning appliance. The fire […]
Two elementary schoolers saved from carbon monoxide poisoning
LIGONIER, IN – “My six-year-old came back and said, ‘Mommy, there’s something wrong with the boys. They’re laying down,’” Amy said. “I just ran.” https://www.kpcnews.com/newssun/article_8f5a35e0-7fad-53df-a8d4-9453bd200583.html
1050 students and staff evacuated for CO leak at TN middle school
Kate Bond Middle School, Cordova, TN – https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2020/01/30/more-than-people-evacuated-cordova-school-because-carbon-monoxide-leak/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WMC_Action_News_5&fbclid=IwAR0Riq0knhqh0ovQc7ZMhihT50IIgyhk7zl3v0Etw6EYI2um5JE5cTCtj5I
CT couple killed from car accidentally left running in garage
Stamford, CT – https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/policereports/article/Couple-killed-by-carbon-monoxide-lived-in-15011352.php?src=sthpcp&fbclid=IwAR0UximgKVAF9B9RQwXnv4UFe-IeeXC9ZsjgwySJlCPQ_2qGlHwaRPsKh2U
More than two dozen people taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak in vacation rental
Donnelly, ID https://idahonews.com/news/local/more-than-two-dozen-people-taken-to-hospital-after-carbon-monoxide-leak-in-donnelly?fbclid=IwAR0AjImLLVWsiqpKQ7JYmcFm2R0ATxolURDdsaEpt6IyEhEGOCQTQIXRpaI
Elderly couple dies of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning after car left running in New Smyrna Beach garage
New Smyrna Beach, FL – https://www.wesh.com/article/couple-dies-apparent-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-after-car-left-running-new-smyrna-beach/30676653?fbclid=IwAR0r-raGtxBUuESCDfDVGdmDPa8PJyAM5EOhdusa6g87Vyf777AIDQX5NDI#
Johnston County family talks about barely surviving carbon monoxide poisoning
Selma, NC – “They put a generator in their crawl space under the house for heat. They propped a door open so it would have ventilation. The wind shut the door, though, forcing carbon monoxide up into the house.” https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/johnston-county-news/johnston-county-family-talks-about-barely-surviving-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/?fbclid=IwAR3-v1i2YpcYyfRt7bIWV9ZothNOcek92Ajb9HgoReNIuVpz1TOzwvNtI6A
Nearly 100 People Evacuated From Hempstead Apartment Building Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak
Long Island, NY – “Firefighters say illegally installed heaters are to blame for a carbon monoxide leak in an apartment building…” https://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/4416480-nearly-100-people-evacuated-from-hempstead-apartment-building-due-to-carbon-monoxide-leak/?fbclid=IwAR2NqZR2kFk3uGebqAFSUUKC1fwnEVrk8GbNV0zFGmX3_XegaZcFnHIXMGU
Austin, TX, police officer poisoned by CO on the job may have to medically retire
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-officer-poisoned-by-carbon-monoxide-on-the-job-may-have-to-medically-retire/?fbclid=IwAR1tsApI953wCjesJ2jx7HvZUPG-uk2tHjpTXh1irr5HE0egnsWTsWgYcSQ
17 people sickened by carbon monoxide at South Beach hotel
South Beach, FL – Shore Club Hotel https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article239346298.html?fbclid=IwAR1OGQKG3R4pkbdrc5VjSBrA0NGUuQLPgGwT0ztPvgl9L_0OPZr2Vyzq0nY
Utility malfunction causes carbon monoxide scare in Keene, NH
“The utility realized it was sending out the wrong mixture of gas to air to appliances such as boilers, clothes dryers, and stoves, with too much natural gas being sent out into the supply line. That type of mix could lead to carbon monoxide leaking into homes and businesses…” Businesses affected included the Marriott Hotel […]
Marblehead, MA, woman turning grief over her parents’ death into action
“Susan C. Livingston turned her grief over her parents’ (Sherry Penney and James Livingston) deaths last May into advocacy by working with longtime friend and state Rep. Lori Ehrlich to push for legislation mandating engine shutoff software for keyless ignition vehicles.” https://www.itemlive.com/2020/01/14/marblehead-woman-turning-grief-over-her-parents-death-into-action/?fbclid=IwAR3xZZBoyWk9ud-leqkhcwSjRRn25wvjMVawM9I8mGJAbCxe1atFsbBIT6U
McDougald Terrace not only Durham housing complex with carbon monoxide problems
Durham, NC https://www.wral.com/mcdougald-terrace-not-only-durham-housing-complex-with-carbon-monoxide-problems/18884537/?fbclid=IwAR0LOaaG4GBGSns8cqL0YR2K9QLBRVK-YUfgJD_1S0iUdNJ427oM8OKMs-E#.Xh82Ine8MCA.facebook
2 bodies found on houseboat on Lake McClure
Investigators say carbon monoxide may be to blame for the deaths of 68-year-old Roger Dennis and 63-year-old Myles Correia. https://abc30.com/2-bodies-found-on-houseboat-on-lake-mcclure-idd-as-la-grange-and-merced-natives/5840297/?fbclid=IwAR2r65KIterucTDwsNvh9iIFK7LgtuvtUzsWaDipGhjHs60JJEu1wdhIu5Y
Carbon monoxide leaks leave Durham, N.C., public housing residents fearing for their safety
“HUD’s health and safety inspection of the complex wouldn’t have required a check for carbon monoxide detectors, since they are not mandatory in the federally subsidized properties…” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/carbon-monoxide-leaks-leave-durham-n-c-public-housing-residents-n1113836?fbclid=IwAR37NTFlJVeAYxgYdZ69o2-JN3U38soRUTal66Zcuiqnkn6LvgoHbq289UQ
Hotels – A Hidden Source of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Forbes – by Judy Stone, MD A unique look at what it’s like to be poisoned by carbon monoxide in your hotel room. Thankfully these victims survived, however their experience highlights some of the many unaddressed questions of CO safety in hotels…namely, who is watching out for us when we check in? https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2020/01/09/hotelsa-hidden-source-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/?fbclid=IwAR2IzqlrLxjkXdtB_7l5B3rOiQvjXNoaal9ObXo0aoMUEuG7_D3FFVcjPAg#8141a2258cb8
Carbon monoxide problems found in 40% of McDougald Terrace apartments checked so far
More on this issue in Durham, NC – https://www.wral.com/carbon-monoxide-problems-found-in-40-of-mcdougald-terrace-apartments-checked-so-far/18874643/?fbclid=IwAR1nvK6djpVd2ta8_jTn7yXofSnrhrNhSSPTSR3TxbsKSWsEfj-bqr63i9E#.Xhi-gUoiPqo.facebook
Woman says her ventless gas fireplace put her at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning
“California and other cities on the East Coast and Texas have passed laws restricting or banning vent-free models, requiring gas fireplaces to have outdoor vents — though older homes in those cities and states may still have them.” https://www.fox17online.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/woman-says-her-ventless-gas-fireplace-put-her-at-risk-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning?fbclid=IwAR1nq4JPktvDl2c5-dG884bCi-3yf_Y24NaalCuYn6BY5XsElnw-DZGS9e4
Infant deaths could be linked to carbon monoxide in Durham housing complex
Durham, NC – McDougald Terrace housing complex https://www.wral.com/infant-deaths-could-be-linked-to-carbon-monoxide-in-durham-housing-complex/18863811/?fbclid=IwAR3SpXiFmYep-qY2qzmT0Pr7li6LJuIlhCHJ8eXavgHRdfwaiZZN-h53Uhk#.XhCnQZa81w8.facebook
The Canary In The Coal Mine Isn’t Ancient History
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2019/12/31/the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-isnt-ancient-history/#72a653cc4393
Indiana Governor Signs New Residential Building Code
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/41495704/governor-signs-new-residential-building-code?fbclid=IwAR0tTsHfXU0u_irO2nY6e7WIPUcXaCNbmYwJ6WlF4CZ7RoVhpnLA1WhsUbE
How A Cracked Muffler Caused A Fatal Accident
“As cold winter temperatures arrive, you’ll probably use your airplane’s heater extensively. Here’s how cracks in your muffler could cause in-flight carbon monoxide poisoning, and what you can do to avoid it…” https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/systems/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-cold-winter-air-this-year/?fbclid=IwAR2dtBpBMFTiaOg8Pu5Yo7zjR501_PjHNUXbiRJvRl4G5ZXQAYEytzx86Eo
New details shed light on “Mr. Heater” death
Followup to the tragic story of a Kennewick, Washington, man, David Dana, who lost his life due to carbon monoxide poisoning in his van. https://www.rvtravel.com/new-details-shed-light-on-mr-heater-death/?fbclid=IwAR3-TlUZUnjxOKBXzp4x0gNC5X_IrTVcAb9cAnmPDZqr3fkSpKk1MnPkQik
Staying Safe Through The Winter – Carbon Monoxide, The Silent Killer
Forbes – By Judy Stone, MD https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2019/12/21/staying-safe-through-the-wintercarbon-monoxide-the-silent-killer/?fbclid=IwAR1IY9vRkd8pBeRkvwucYtUUlgdnCe9Qq1TSNFcC2CTlC-yZbQjm–r-Tmk#619ea5bf4119
Guests evacuated at Candlewood Suites hotel after carbon monoxide scare
North Syracuse, NY https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/guests-evacuated-at-candlewood-suites-hotel-after-carbon-monoxide-scare/?fbclid=IwAR1Oe25r2gqqkLe45EAiZLFwLiUOvJOcsgIhtjrUenR0wIw6-KjNlAZ-j3M
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/bosch-thermotechnology-recalls-buderus-boilers-due-to-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hazard?fbclid=IwAR3okPlS7NSjzQwSeG0084QqLlf-6rkFTkt983nAU4sNoQcaCcu06riNKFA#.XguJl7Aq7uU.facebook
Spokane apartment owner could be fined after carbon monoxide poisoning
Spokane, WA – “…residents were using three generators that were on the roof near the unit’s windows to power portable space heaters and other electronic devices…exhaust from the generators vented back into the cracked windows, causing increased levels of dangerous carbon monoxide to accumulate” https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/spokane-renters-forced-from-apartments-after-carbon-monoxide-exposure/293-b26a04c1-dbed-4406-b5bb-ec2c7345163d?fbclid=IwAR1WMwZGoCGasvA225i5Aeq2BpC1CENEBlWKAhx4Zxu0JsxkVnnt3afoXpY
Former fire chief’s life threatened by carbon monoxide, encourages CO monitoring systems
Comstock, MI – “Standing in the fire station where he spent more than four decades, retired Comstock Fire Chief Walter Culver warned of the importance of having working carbon monoxide monitors. The former chief said he became a testimony of that importance after carbon monoxide threatened his own life.” https://wwmt.com/news/local/former-fire-chief-almost-killed-by-carbon-monoxide-encourages-co-monitoring-systems?fbclid=IwAR0sWYPC0jC5kj2pul4Uecf_CqKwFwFl8yf240L8P1meHJN2Mvv2cwqegxE
Queens McDonald’s Evacuated Over High Carbon Monoxide Level
Queens, NY – ELMHURST, QUEENS — A Queens McDonald’s was evacuated midday Wednesday after a report of high carbon monoxide levels, according to the FDNY. The fast food chain at 80-03 Queens Blvd. was evacuated just after 2 p.m., a Fire Department spokesperson said. No injuries have been reported, but FDNY units are still on […]
MN family using CO scare to inform others
Worthington, MN – “Imagine coming home from a day at work, and you hear several alarms coming from your home, and it turns out those chirps are coming from your carbon monoxide detector…” How to stay safe from CO poisoning: 1. Have CO alarms with fresh batteries 2. Know the sound of your alarm when […]
WY family lucky to be alive
Buffalo, WY – “…I still thought we were still all sick with the stomach flu…” Adam and Leigh Ann Schimmel and their daughters, Adleline, 5, and Elouise, 1 1/2, are recovering and thankful to be alive after their home was overcome by deadly carbon monoxide from a blocked boiler.
Man, dog die from CO poisoning while cooking in van
Kennewick, WA https://www.kxly.com/news/kennewick-man-dog-die-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-while-cooking-in-van-coroner-says/1148808926?fbclid=IwAR0nnZaRyhTMbdYHSBp4xaE9FstqfThPVLk9zwhd6HsILS3pFnuf_509CII
CO poisons passengers at holiday boat parade
Carbon monoxide sickens passengers at DC holiday boat parade
Spokane fire Chief says South Hill restaurant dealt with ‘silent killer’
Spokane, WA – As it gets colder, more people head inside with their windows and doors shut and their furnaces, stoves and fireplaces turned up high. But Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said it’s prime time for carbon monoxide emergencies. In fact, there have been several in Spokane over the last few months. The most […]
5 hospitalized, hundreds evacuated after CO leak at Salem technology company
Salem, MA https://www.boston25news.com/news/5-hospitalized-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-after-leak-at-salem-office-building/1015481504
Anna Faris and family have CO close call in Lake Tahoe
Always carry your own CO alarm when you travel https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/12/03/anna-faris-family-carbon-monoxide-close-call-north-tahoe/
EMS responds to CO alarms at Gamma Phi Beta
No deaths and no injuries at this sorority house at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln…they had CO alarms, and they evacuated to fresh air and called 911 when they heard them going off. A model of what all CO exposure incidents should look like. http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/lpd-lfd-respond-to-carbon-monoxide-alarms-at-gamma-phi/article_d3023152-15e6-11ea-8755-3b132b19c3f3.html
Hemet PD: 2 found dead in motel room with very high levels of CO
https://www.pe.com/2019/11/29/hemet-pd-2-found-dead-in-motel-room-with-very-high-levels-of-carbon-monoxide/
Oregon family thankful after mother saved from CO-filled house
Toledo, OR – This woman is lucky to be alive after leaving her keyless ignition vehicle running in her garage. Another example of why it’s so important to have CO alarms in your home…one on every level and near all sleeping areas. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2019/11/28/oregon-family-thankful-after-police-save-mother-from-carbon-monoxide-filled-house/stories/20191125205
CO leak nearly disastrous for Richland, PA family
Does everyone in your home know the difference between the sound of a smoke alarm and a CO alarm? Does your babysitter? https://pinecreek.triblive.com/carbon-monoxide-leak-nearly-disastrous-for-richland-family/
CO sickens 16 children at daycare center
Atlanta, GA – 16 children and three adults rushed to hospital for treatment…high levels of CO found at G.A.T.E.S. Children and Adolescents Academy https://www.cbs46.com/news/carbon-monoxide-sickens-children-at-daycare-center/article_59102ea2-0fca-11ea-a16d-df657892bbd2.html
Family says they owe their lives to a simple CO detector
Grand Blanc Township, MI – A story with a happy ending..carbon monoxide alarms save lives! https://nbc25news.com/news/local/family-says-they-owe-there-lives-to-a-simple-carbon-monoxide-detector
CO exposure at Omaha Coco Key Water Resort leaves man in critical condition
Omaha, NE – “Officials say they found a man collapsed in the pool basement…” https://www.ketv.com/article/man-exposed-to-high-levels-of-carbon-monoxide-at-coco-keys/29821101
10 people taken to hospital for CO exposure after using propane grill inside church building
Dallas, TX – CO alarms provide an immediate alert when someone makes a life threatening mistake, like using a grill indoors. Hopefully these people are all okay and have no long term effects. https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/11/13/10-hospitalized-carbon-monoxide-exposure-propane-grill-church/
How to tell if a car has an exhaust leak
https://www.cars.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-a-car-has-an-exhaust-leak-1420663031704/
Exhaust on vehicle where young couple found dead was rusted, possibly leaking
Tragic story out of Milwaukee, WI – both victims only 20-years-old https://fox6now.com/2019/11/11/medical-examiner-exhaust-on-vehicle-where-young-couple-found-dead-was-rusted-possibly-leaking/
89-year-old man hopes CO scare will be a warning to others
Rochester, MN – This man is lucky to have survived this incident…running gas powered equipment in an enclosed space can kill you in minutes… https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/11/08/i-made-a-stupid-mistake-89-year-old-wants-carbon-monoxide-scare-to-be-a-warning-to-others/
Mysterious alarm saves woman from CO poisoning
Belmont Buckingham Apartments – Denver, CO “I came home one night and I heard a faint alarm, but I didn’t know where it was coming from,” said Sharon Okechukwu, “I could hear it say ‘carbon monoxide.’” https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/11/08/denver-fire-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-alarm/
Derby Street Chipotle evacuated due to carbon monoxide leak
Hingham, MA – “Chipotle Mexican Grill at Hingham Derby Street Shops and the building it is attached to was evacuated Monday morning due to a carbon monoxide leak…one of the rooftop heating units was not working correctly and letting carbon monoxide into the restaurant. The neighboring businesses had high carbon monoxide levels as well, so […]
Vermont-New Hampshire CO Alliance Summit handout 11-6-2019
Carbon Monoxide Poisonings in Hotels and Motels: The Problem Silently Continues (2005-2018) Neil B. Hampson, MD; Kristina L. Hauschildt, BS; Lindell K. Weaver, MD; Kayla Deru, BA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6744520/ Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Motels, Hotels, and Resorts (1989 – 2004) Lindell K. Weaver, MD; Kayla Deru, BA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17572307 Diffusion of Carbon Monoxide Through Gypsum […]
Wife saves husband overcome by CO at housing development
Great Falls, MT – This man is lucky to be alive. Running a generator indoors can kill you in literally minutes. Always operate them outside, at least 20 feet from occupied spaces. https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2019/10/30/developer-overcome-carbon-monoxide-lucky-alive/4100600002/
It’s time! Check and change your CO and smoke alarm batteries
https://onsafety.cpsc.gov/blog/2019/10/29/its-time-check-and-change-your-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm-batteries/
CO from portable generators is a killer. Has enough been done to stop it?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/25/20896609/carbon-monoxide-portable-generator-emissions-danger-consumer-reports-cpsc-safety
2 teens dead from CO poisoning due to use of generator in travel trailer
Heartbreaking story out of Weleetka, Oklahoma. So important to teach kids about the dangers of CO. Never use a generator indoors – they should be at least 20 feet away from all living spaces. Does your travel trailer have a CO alarm? https://ktul.com/news/local/2-teens-dead-in-okfuskee-county-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning
At least 60 sickened by CO at LDS church; some may suffer long-term
“Firefighters were called to the meetinghouse at 650 E. Stadium Ave. in Provo just after 11 a.m. Sunday. They later learned that a boiler problem had sent a buildup of carbon monoxide into the church…Firefighters measured the carbon monoxide in the air at the church at 400 to 500 ppm…Of the 60 people treated, 24 […]
2 employees sickened by carbon monoxide inside Commerce City restaurant
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — “Several businesses in Commerce City were forced to evacuate on Friday after a carbon monoxide scare sent two people to the hospital. The scare happened inside Chihua’s Menuderia Y Taqueria Mexican Restaurant along East 72nd Avenue around 9:15 a.m.” https://kdvr.com/news/local/2-employees-sickened-by-carbon-monoxide-inside-commerce-city-restaurant/
Family of 9 safe after house fire thanks to CO alarm
Baton Rouge, LA https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_9334e666-e11e-11e9-9c96-5b6549e30528.html
The canary resuscitator
Canary safety- check out how specially designed mining cages like this one helped save canaries’ lives if they were exposed to dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) Exploring Our Collection: The Canary Resuscitator (Science and Industry Museum, UK)
The story of the real canary in the coal mine
The Story of the Real Canary in the Coal Mine (Smithsonian Magazine) #ProjectAirytheCanary
2 hospitalized from hotel CO leak in Columbus, OH
Home2 Suites by Hilton – Columbus, OH https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/2-hospitalized-from-potential-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-east-columbus
Times have changed…the danger of CO hasn’t…
Check out this 1928 US Bureau of Mines silent film, “Carbon Monoxide Hazard from Automobile Exhaust”
Project Airy the Canary 2019
We are excited to be kicking off our annual CO awareness effort in local elementary schools as part of Fire Prevention Week! This year will include hands-on activities focused on the lifesaving value of CO alarms at both Mint Valley Elementary and Robert Gray Elementary…followed by a free CO alarm distribution event at the Longview […]
Delta mobile-home resident poisoned by CO; rental company denies anything is wrong
The real world of CO poisoning… Parked: Delta mobile-home resident poisoned by carbon monoxide; rental company denies anything is wrong
Boston Market evacuated for elevated levels of carbon monoxide
Glendale, WI – “North Shore Fire says four people were treated on scene with two rushed to the hospital…’I’m not sure how long each of those employees was here but obviously progressing over the entire shift, being exposed to those levels could be fatal,’ Capt. Dan Tyk said….Firefighters said the highest levels of carbon monoxide […]
Carbon Monoxide Poisonings in Hotels and Motels: The Problem Silently Continues
Just published in Preventive Medicine Reports…The Jenkins Foundation’s spreadsheet of hotel CO incidents helps add to 30 years (1989-2018) of published, publicly accessible data regarding CO poisoning in U.S. hotels. Thanks to leading CO researchers Dr. Neil Hampson, Dr. Lindell Weaver, and Kayla Deru, victims of these incidents now have a collective voice in the […]
CO poisoning from improperly installed heater at Waymart Camping Resort
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania https://pennrecord.com/stories/513476421-woman-alleges-improperly-installed-heater-at-waymart-camping-resort-caused-carbon-monoxide-poisoning?fbclid=IwAR2rPeTdIuclCcFHBHLd6khLfpYeFocVcR1Q-F5H0R5GAm8Oi6C5zVPyNcM#.XXw9CctKHpc.facebook
2nd evacuation in two weeks for Myrtle Beach hotel
Hampton Inn – Myrtle Beach SC https://www.wbtw.com/news/broadway-at-the-beach-hotel-evacuated-again-after-carbon-monoxide-leak-reported/?fbclid=IwAR0NLcVKn8we4-f_JxRB06e8SuZg8s3L3jj-CxJw0HWhf48BXDbl4jyviNo
Does your child’s school have CO detectors?
More on the effort to get CO detection required in Massachusetts schools. According to this article, “Only Connecticut, California, Maryland, South Carolina, and Utah require CO detection in their schools.” Carbon monoxide is a universal danger and children are at increased risk of its toxic effects, yet efforts to require CO detection in schools are […]
Ellington kid inventor wins award for CO fan alarm
Great story! https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/ellington/ellington-kid-inventor-wins-awards-for-carbon-monoxide-fan-alarm/article_dd370c1c-cf26-11e9-a90f-b7b8d75e2962.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0ePQ60mwfxEoGsUyainn_j4f9-bBKY-cr7vLfPdCsNJRDoKCV_U8RBR84
4 poisoned by CO after person uses power washer in Marquette Park home
Chicago, IL – NEVER USE PORTABLE GAS TOOLS INDOORS https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/2/20845418/chemical-reaction-marquette-park?fbclid=IwAR07O2lHo2yN87YylDLcWDWPiCELysicg0LjM6y3S4vDXKmu4JHdci3GvIs
Dozens of students hospitalized due to CO leak at Banner Elk college
Lees-McRae College – Banner Elk, NC https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/dozens-of-students-hospitalized-after-suspected-gas-leak-at-banner-elk-college/980906477?fbclid=IwAR0kUj36sc4WsT1dvN1dMZTDQaW2fFmHQEzA-P7Ma9UGinx2mV0cuQkk_2M
Consumer Reports: New safety feature on portable generators could save lives
https://www.consumerreports.org/portable-generators/new-safety-feature-on-portable-generators-could-save-lives-consumer-reports-tests-show/?fbclid=IwAR2WE0m944N5f8Hs4hEAnYI7Uo90YT2LRmUdnJXUdwayWFS5ie-5SQ-jzYw
Myrtle Beach hotel evacuated for CO
Hampton Inn – Myrtle Beach, SC https://www.wmbfnews.com/2019/08/27/guests-evacuated-myrtle-beach-hotel-due-hazmat-situation/?fbclid=IwAR1TRG1w3kPQnVxQMmMI1B3yUZQdXVYOfRo0lVoPY8M8MR7FlXHfPLYfAmA
Vancouver, WA businesses evacuated for CO
Several businesses were evacuated, and four people evaluated, after carbon monoxide was detected Monday afternoon at Columbia Square, the strip mall anchored by Chuck’s Produce in east Vancouver. Emergency crews were dispatched at 4:25 p.m. to 13215 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. Readings revealed carbon monoxide levels were above normal, Vancouver firefighter-spokeswoman Eva Scherer said. The […]
NJ landscaper fined after workers die from CO poisoning
Cresskill, NJ – running lawnmower in trailer https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2019/08/19/cresskill-nj-landscaper-fined-after-workers-die-carbon-monoxide/2053584001/?fbclid=IwAR0KGmOGHpN1uPTzOwhJwdV7OguOjL6YF9QVkygg3s90ooWwKaUPkFpK7U0
Lincolnshire couple saves teens lives during gas leak at pool
Chicago, IL – condominium pool https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190817/suburban-heroes-lincolnshire-couple-saved-teens-lives-during-gas-leak-at-pool?fbclid=IwAR1js3_9yNepIKjrtPrSPQUpbL0HO6mGT1AiwUYpZ0_PY1Nt1XZWM9txzVg
2 more deaths at Sturgis motorcycle rally
Sturgis, South Dakota https://www.kotatv.com/content/news/Carbon-monoxide-kills-two-rally-goers-in-Sturgis-543070861.html?fbclid=IwAR0y5L9vU0is7xp7b5K9Snq2e8edosClKKk8tT4cVldfGLFXyUY6_32Au9w
Deaf community urges lawmakers to pass bill preventing CO deaths
The PARK IT Act…an acronym for ‘Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology’ Act https://www.wymt.com/content/news/Deaf-community-urges-lawmakers-to-pass-bill-preventing-carbon-monoxide-deaths-530937591.html?fbclid=IwAR0DnXH_n_QfibBOUtEE2MoW4fxfjdpwIlnIddqrumv_HbHCMMLlUNJ6tkU
Alarm Yourself in CPR/First Aid – Jenkins Foundation
Kicking off year two of our pilot project with the Longview School District: Alarm Yourself in CPR/First Aid! Continuing this school year, Longview School District employees attending district-provided CPR/First Aid classes will be learning about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning along with receiving a free CO alarm to take home and/or to use when […]
Troopers sue WSP, Ford over carbon monoxide poisoning
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/wsp-troopers-sue-ford-over-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/?fbclid=IwAR0gpS8ZszXlyIKKfkGGB_9dcn4Dhcp6zwZA9Yju8Tf0-AL07YBCUvI3fdg
Understanding your keyless ignition…and the associated risk for CO poisoning
1 dead, 4 sickened after apparent carbon monoxide exposure in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (WABC) — One person is dead and four others were sickened after apparent carbon monoxide exposure in a Brooklyn building. Emergency responders were called to 211 Jackson Street in East Williamsburg around 6:10 a.m. and found five people unconscious. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and four others were […]
FL hotel evacuated for CO leak
Hilton Garden Inn – Estero, FL https://www.nbc-2.com/story/40844520/hilton-garden-inn-is-evacuating-for-a-carbon-monoxide-leak?fbclid=IwAR1rQuC9pB5NQXbL5fHyH3Wzb1Cwx94Yb-L1PmTDOwUGbBKvf3TTY0pb3HM
