Emergency workers hospitalized after responding to CO incident
The incident shows that still not all emergency workers are properly educated about the danger of CO poisoning.
Mayor of Homestead, PA secures CO alarms to distribute to locals
Mayor Betty Esper, who was sickened by CO in her home last year, received help from Sen. Jay Costa.
Bucks County Courier Times: Fire company receives $26,000 grant
Bristol Fire Co. No. 51, located in Bucks County will be distributing CO alarms to its community.
WFMZ-TV: Generator fills building with CO; 2 people hospitalized
On the 4th of July, a carbon monoxide incident struck Easton, PA, putting two residents in the hospital.
WFMZ-TV: Allentown Fire Department receives 100 CO alarms for distribution to the community
On May 25, 2011, the Pennsylvania Safe Homes Coalition gave 100 carbon monoxide alarms to the Allentown Fire Department, for firefighters to distribute to local citizens.At the giveaway, Chief Robert Scheirer discussed the importance of CO safety, and voiced support for Senate Bill 920.
Check out WFMZ’s coverage of the event.
FOX 43: Safe Homes Coalition rallies for support of SB 920
On May 11, 2011, the Pennsylvania Safe Homes Coalition held a press conference in support of legislation that requires carbon monoxide alarms in most PA homes.We specifically voiced support for Senate Bill 920, sponsored by Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh).
Check out FOX 43’s coverage of the event.
Pennsylvania Fireman: PA officials & safety leaders rally for legislation to help protect citizens from carbon monoxide poisoning
A reporter from the firefighters’ magazine attended our May press conference to urge for passage of Senate Bill 920.
Centre Daily Times: After loss, local mom pushes for prevention
Chris Rosenblum
- crosenbl@centredaily.com
May 16, 2011 7:24pm EDT
At 10, Abby Yeagley loved babies and wanted to be an obstetrician when she grew up. She never grew up.
Carbon monoxide killed her and her father on Nov. 30, 2003, as they slept in his College Township apartment. Eight years later, her mother is lending her support for a [...]
Pocono Record: Monroe Woman Heads to Harrisburg
A Monroe County woman is traveling to Harrisburg today to testify about the need for carbon monoxide detectors in homes.
Meg Watt’s brother, Michael Hopkins, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in February 2008. Watt has been working to educate families about the dangers of the “Silent Killer” and the importance of installing carbon monoxide alarms.
Watt started [...]
Solobay Urges Passage of Carbon Monoxide Detector Legislation
HARRISBURG, May 11, 2011 – Senator Tim Solobay today joined the Pennsylvania Safe Homes Coalition and legislative colleagues to urge the passage of legislation requiring apartments and homes to have a working carbon monoxide alarm before they can be sold.
“We have the opportunity to protect people, prevent tragedies and reduce health-care costs,” Solobay said. “This [...]
