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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><font color="#000000" face="Courier New,sans-serif" size="4">This is from the Bowie Patch. The Riverdale station did not run this particular call, but this is important information. Please share it with your neighbors.</font><BR><font color="#000000" face="Courier New,sans-serif" size="4"></font> <BR> <BR><font color="#000000" face="Courier New,sans-serif" size="4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>A Riverdale family of
six nearly died Monday night from exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide,
Prince George’s County Fire Department authorities say.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>The family awoke
Monday night and went to a clinic after all six members began to suffer from
flu-like symptoms, authorities say. Family members initially complained of
headaches and nausea. Testing showed the family was suffering from carbon
monoxide poisoning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Officials from the
Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department arrived at the home on the 6000
block of Sheridan Street on Tuesday after the clinic notified them of the
incident.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Firefighters found a
sick dog inside the home and took it outside into the fresh air. Authorities
say the dog is doing fine.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Firefighters at the
home detected 200 parts per million of carbon monoxide. A normal carbon
monoxide reading is between 0 to 35 ppm, and any reading over 35 is considered
unhealthy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Officials determined
the cause of the excess amounts of the gas was the result of a water heater
malfunction. The new heater was installed on Monday at the home. Firefighters
have turned off appliances and gas in the home and notified the gas company of
the situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Emergency workers
installed a free carbon monoxide detector in the house, too.<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Here are tips from
Prince George’s County to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>In Prince George’s County, it
is now a law that you have at least one battery-powered CO detector on
each level of your home and near sleeping areas, and make sure it is more
than 5 feet from fuel-burning appliances to prevent false alarms. The
Fire/EMS Department strongly encourages the use of a 10-year CO detector.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Ensure that fuel-burning
appliances are properly installed and working according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Inspect these appliances for adequate
ventilation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Do not burn charcoal inside
your house, even in the fireplace.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Do not use gasoline-powered generators
inside your house.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Keep chimneys clear of animal
nests, leaves and residue to ensure proper venting.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Do not block or seal shut
exhaust flues or ducts for appliances, such as water heaters, ranges and
clothes dryers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><BR><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal;"><span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>If It Happens to You<o:p></o:p></span></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Never ignore your CO detector
if it sounds.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Determine if anyone in the
household is experiencing symptoms of CO exposure symptoms such as a
headache, nausea, drowsiness or confusion. Call 911.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Exit your home. Leave the CO
detector where it is.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><li class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 249); margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";'>Do not return to your home
until emergency personnel have arrived, the home is aired out and your CO
alarm returns to normal operation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><br id="FontBreak"><BR></font><br><br><strong><font size="4" style="font-size: 16pt;">Steve Lamphier</font></strong> <br> <BR> </div></body>
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