Three Maryland Residents Poisoned By Carbon Monoxide
November 22, 2011
As the weather cools and we begin to turn the heat on in our homes during chilly nights, we are reminded of the dangers carbon monoxide poses. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says every year, more than 500 deaths and 15,000 trips to the emergency room are on account of unintentional carbon monoxide exposure in the home.
Take the case of the Aspen Hill, Maryland, residents who were listed in critical condition after a gas leak at their apartment complex. According to ABC 7 News, a faulty furnace in the building was discovered to be at fault for three residents who became ill after gas flooded their units. Rescue units from the Montgomery County Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, where they proceeded to evacuate all other residents and help those harmed by the poisonous gas. Firefighters said carbon monoxide levels had reached 700 parts per million (PPM) in the units–significantly higher than the 35 PPM needed to begin to feel the effects of the gas poisoning the body.
The best way to protect your home from dangerous gas leaks is to install carbon monoxide detectors in each room. The units should be placed within 10-15 feet of all bedroom doors in your home. Also, have furnaces inspected by your gas provider or technician before running the unit each year.
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