Carbon Monoxide Suspected In Death At Texas Assisted Living Center Mar 18, 2010
MIDLAND (March 17, 2010)A woman died and six other people were sickened Wednesday by what investigators suspect was carbon monoxide poisoning at the Rock House assisted living center for the developmentally disabled near Hogan Park in Midland. Midland fire-rescue officials received the first report at 12:17 a.m. Wednesday after an employee reported for work and found the attending staff member sick in the living room. (KWTX.com, TX)
Poisoning death Mar 18, 2010
MIDLAND Authorities said carbon monoxide poisoning could be to blame for the death of a Midland woman ... The six people exhibited symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, including headache, vomiting and nausea, Assistant Fire Marshal Rick Hickman said. (Odessa American, TX)
Report: Couple dies while having sex in car Mar 17, 2010
Coroner: Seeking warmth in car, they die from carbon monoxide poisoning ... A Russian couple having sex in a car parked in a tiny garage have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday. (MSNBC -- International)
Gaza unplugged: the cost of power cuts in the Strip Mar 12, 2010
The widespread use of generators is also claiming the lives of Palestinians through fires and carbon monoxide poisoning ... Last year, generator fires and carbon monoxide poisoning reportedly claimed the lives of 75 people. (AlertNet)
Just say cheese! Mar 11, 2010
We have a gas fireplace in our bedroom, and I m always a little worried that one day I ll keel over with carbon monoxide poisoning. I glanced over and only saw the pilot light on not enough to poison a mouse. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
International Women’s Day – Gazan mothers despair electricity crisis Mar 8, 2010
These cheaper, low-power generators have resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning and generator fires, which in the past two months alone have claimed the lives of 15 people, including three children who were sleeping next to a generator, according to Oxfam International. A further 75 people died due to generator leaks and fires last year. (AlertNet)
More Effective Method of Predicting Lead-Poisoning Risk Mar 6, 2010
(June 6, 2007) Carbon monoxide poisoning kills over 200 people every year in the United States. Although inexpensive CO detectors have been available since 1989, their use in hotels, motels and resorts is not. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Feb 26, 2010
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this list of common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning ... While none of these symptoms should be ignored, warning signs of more severe carbon monoxide poisoning include confusion, agitation or unconsciousness. (MEDLINEplus)
County combats heavy winds, snow Feb 26, 2010
Avoid the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire when using alternate sources for electricity. Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or any gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices indoors or in any partially enclosed area. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
CO detector law teen's legacy Feb 22, 2010
Common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning include malfunctioning or poorly installed fuel-burning appliances; cars running in an attached garage with the door closed; and a blocked chimney or flue. More than 400 people a year die from carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States, and thousands more suffer injuries. (Albany Times Union)
Garland Takes Home Top Honor at Annual Football Banquet Feb 21, 2010
During Thanksgiving vacation in 1983, Bullard and his girlfriend, fellow cadet Dianne Williams, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while returning from a trip to Kansas in a snow storm. Brian Bullard Memorial Award Winners. (Airforcesports.com)
Several fall ill at N.H. school; tests inconclusive Feb 19, 2010
DERRY, N.H. (AP) Air tests at a New Hampshire school where more than 20 people showed symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning have turned up no elevated levels of the gas. Derry Fire Chief George Klauber says firefighters responded to St. Thomas Aquinas School at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday along with 10 ambulances. (Pensacola News Journal)
Detector alerts 4 in Fresno apt. fire Feb 19, 2010
The group at St. Thomas Aquinas School showed symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday and the school was evacuated. However, when firefighters tested the air, no carbon monoxide was detected. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fire Dept. cooly handles hotel crisis Feb 18, 2010
Crews got to the hotel quickly after a 911 call about a female employee who fainted in the laundry room, determined her symptoms were indicative of carbon monoxide poisoning, made the decision to evacuate the building and called in ambulances from surrounding communities and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Because of a piece of equipment in their possession, they were able to test potential victims at the scene to determine their conditions and whether they should be taken to the hospital. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
If You Buy Just One Survival Book, Don't Buy This One Feb 17, 2010
A good start, but by the next page we had moved onto the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in my hypothetical shelter without any tips on how to go about actually building it. The guide was big on theory and those firsthand accounts, but when it got down to brass tacks and snow caves, it was not nearly as complete as the title promised. (Slate)
NH hotel reopens day after gas leak sickened 11 Feb 17, 2010
The hotel has installed detectors to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, which causes about 300 deaths a year nationwide. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Man Found Dead In SUV At East Macon Walmart Parking Lot Feb 16, 2010
The toxicology reports will determine if the cause of death may have been carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Jones. Jones does not know the time of death butbelievesWilliams was likely alive Friday becausediningreceipts with his name dated for Feb. 12 werefound in theSUV.. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
2 hospitalized for CO poisoning Feb 16, 2010
(WSVN) -- Two people are recovering in the hospital after suffering possible carbon monoxide poisoning early Monday morning ... Rescuers believe the two may have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning, however, they are still working to verify that ... "We're really not sure. All we can figure is that it might be from some carbon monoxide poisoning from possibility from the car running in the garage a few hours prior, but that's just a well-educated guess," said Gurdak. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
NH hotel evacuated, guests hospitalized Feb 16, 2010
Assistant Fire Chief Steve Achilles said the unconscious woman was red-faced and had bloodshot eyes, symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Ambulances from Portsmouth and several nearly communities were called to the scene and affected people were taken to area hospitals. (Concord Monitor)
Record snowfall blankets Plano, North Texas Feb 15, 2010
"Those without power who might use a generator for power need to be mindful of where they place it. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, the generators should not be placed indoors.". As with any inclement weather that blows into the area, vehicle accidents begin to occur. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Feb 13, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Meg Watt lost her brother Michael and three of his friends to carbon monoxide poisoning. She says, "I had never known that you should have a detector. And, Michael didn't either, and unfortunately, paid the ultimate price for that.". (W-USA News, DC)
Flurries keep first responders busy Feb 11, 2010
Somerset Volunteer Fire Chief Gary Thomas said his volunteers had 15 calls since Friday (Somerset Daily American, PA)
More Snow Due As Fed Gov Shuts Down Feb 10, 2010
Authorities believe they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of sitting in a closed vehicle without ventilation. Six other people who appeared to be victims of carbon monoxide poisoning were rescued Sunday at a house in the Washington suburb Oxon Hill, the paper said. (Newsmax)
Carbon Monoxide Kills Two At Texas RV Park Feb 10, 2010
HENDERSON (February 9, 2010)Rusk County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Viki Penny Tuesday identified a couple who died of carbon monoxide poisoning at an RV park as Matthew Thomas Rawley, 43, and his wife, Erica Nicole Rawley, 34, both of Frisco ... The Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas confirmed Monday the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning. (KWTX.com, TX)
Washington County struggles to recover from storm Feb 10, 2010
If used improperly, officials warned, generators can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. "No one would go down to the heating shelters," said Savannah Chamberlain, 23, who lives across the street. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Feb 10, 2010
However some of the ways people chose to keep warm after a big storm can put them at another risk: carbon monoxide poisoning. There are some basic ways to avoid placing yourself and yourfamily at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning ... Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, dizziness, nausea and light-headedness. (W-USA News, DC)
Hydrants Being Buried In Snow Feb 10, 2010
But responding to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning is tedious. Also, road conditions are slick and dangerous. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Snow storm creates challenges for business Feb 9, 2010
Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were up sharply at UPMC during the weekend snowstorm, hospital officials said ... Fuel-burning devices used in poorly ventilated places cause carbon monoxide poisoning. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
More snow due for storm-battered US east coast Feb 9, 2010
So bulldozers are physically having to lift it up and away," Laura Southard from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management told AFP. Roofs collapsed under the weight of the white stuff, including at a firehouse in northern Virginia and a hangar for private aircraft at Dulles International Airport. Many of those without power gathered in restaurants and coffee shops on major avenues where power often was restored first. Some residents of suburban Washington spent two days huddled at... (Channelnewsasia.com)
34 recovering from carbon monoxide at church Feb 9, 2010
(AP) -- Thirty-four people are recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning apparently caused by a blocked chimney in a northwestern Pennsylvania church. The adults and children who got sick were attending church services and a social hour Sunday morning at Hessel Valley Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove Township, about 115 miles northeast of Pittsburgh near the New York border. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Carbon Monoxide Sends Family of 8 to Hospital Feb 8, 2010
Firefighters were called to the home in the 13,600 block of Cedar Creek Lane about 9:30 a.m. for the report of carbon monoxide poisoning. The neighbors say the family was using the small grill to cook. (ABC 7 News, DC)
2 dead, dozens sickened trying to stay warm Feb 8, 2010
This weekend's heavy snowstorm turned deadly as people scrambling to replace lost electrical service by using generators or other heat sources were overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning. A McKeesport father and daughter died early Sunday of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than two dozen others were overcome by fumes ... An investigator with the Allegheny County medical examiner's office said the suspected cause of death for George Mateya, 60, and his daughter, Joelle Mateya, 19,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
SNOWatch Blog: Digging Out, Day 3 Feb 8, 2010
10:29 a.m. -- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Fire officials are reminding people to only heat their homes safely. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Snow Storm Safety Tips If Power Goes Out Feb 7, 2010
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by using portable generators, pressure washers, grills and other things like that ONLY outdoors and AWAY from doors and windows to keep fumes out. If you've got a heat pump, clear the ice and snow away from the unit so the air can circulate. (W-USA News, DC)
Car Safety Tips In Case You Have To Drive Feb 7, 2010
Open the window slightly to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow. (W-USA News, DC)
Foreign aid workers to pull out after women are kidnapped Feb 6, 2010
A grieving father broke down in tears today as he told a Greek court of the moments leading up to the deaths of his children from carbon monoxide poisoning in their holiday apartment. Thursday, 4 February 2010. (Yahoo News -- Rap and Hip-Hop)
7 need aid after Oakdale gas leak Feb 2, 2010
People breathing the odorless gas can suffer brain damage; an estimated 500 deaths result from carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States every year. The building, which houses Community Development and Parks and Recreation, is closed until repairs can be made. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Carbon monoxide kills 1, sickens 7 in Minn. Feb 2, 2010
When authorities arrived at the house, they found Coleen Jennings, 50, dead and three others seriously ill from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Those three Emma Jennings, 24; Vincent Beyl, 57; and Christopher Crew, 30 were flown to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, which has a hyperbaric chamber to remove carbon monoxide from a patient's body. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Preparing and surviving Mother Nature's cold shoulders Jan 31, 2010
This will protect you from possible carbon monoxide poisoning ... The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Firefighters warn of CO danger Jan 23, 2010
We ve had a couple of situations where we ve had near death experiences because of carbon monoxide poisoning, and of course, down in Hyrum a couple years ago ... The Bear River Health Department and Safe Kids Bear River give the following safety tips to protect families from carbon monoxide poisoning ... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning each year. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Meditations on shoveling snow Jan 21, 2010
There's just something so intoxicating about the smell of two-stroke exhaust - or, maybe that's the carbon monoxide poisoning talking. The thing of it is, especially with all the rain that seems to fall right after and/or alongside the snow, I spend more time clearing the snow blower's chute and auger than the chute and auger spend clearing my driveway. (Juneau Empire)
Generator fumes kill woman Jan 19, 2010
Authorities say an Eastman woman who died of carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday had been running a generator in her home because she lacked electricity. Dodge County Sheriff's Office authorities identified the woman as 32-year-old Teresa Simpson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Family of 7 in Windsor sick from carbon monoxide Jan 18, 2010
A family of seven in the town of Windsor was sent to the hospital Sunday for carbon monoxide poisoning. DeForest firefighters and officials from Madison Gas and Electric Co. were called to the home on Sunday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tips offered for safety, healthy winter Jan 15, 2010
Protect you and your family against carbon monoxide poisoning. Fireplaces, wood stoves and portable heaters and generators are often used when power outages occur. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Family treated for carbon monoxide poisoning Jan 12, 2010
(WSVN) -- A family of six is home from the hospital after they used a charcoal barbecue grill in their home to keep warm and we're exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Sunday night, fire crews rescued two adults and four children living in a home near Northeast 160th Street and Northeast Ninth Place and rushed them to the hospital. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Area agencies give safety tips during cold weather Jan 12, 2010
Joe Reyes, captain with the Port Lavaca Fire Department, said heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires and carbon monoxide poisoning during freezing weather ... Carbon monoxide poisoning is another danger when using heating equipment fueled by fossil fuels ... Carbon monoxide poisoning is most fatal to adults age 65 and older, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Safety precautions recommended when severe weather threatens Jan 10, 2010
There is a huge risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when used improperly and in closed spaces. In recent long-term power outages south of us, people have died due to prolong exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning with use of gas generators. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Preparing for Ol Man Winter Jan 10, 2010
Kaufman County Fire Marshal Larry Ewing put out information detailing the most common concerns and dangers involved in home heating; fire danger and carbon monoxide poisoning. According to National Fire Protection Association data, unsafe heating has resulted in 64,100 structure fires, 540 civilian deaths and $943 million in direct property damage. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Cold Weather Tips Jan 10, 2010
Use in small, sealed rooms risks carbon monoxide poisoning. Don't put them near flammable materials, such as beds and clothes. (The Palm Beach Post)
Become fire safe at home Jan 10, 2010
You ll lay down at night and go to sleep and never wake up, Cross said about carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the National Fire Protection Association s annual fire department survey, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 64,100 reported home structure fires in the United States in 2006. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
