CMIawareness

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Hastings Borough Council will assess a review application for Grand Pera in Harold Place, Hastings.

09/03/2026

Portable generators can be lifesaving during an outage, but they also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

Always run generators outdoors at least 20 ft from your home and keep them away from doors, windows, and vents.

Stay CO safe.

09/02/2026

Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms don’t last forever.

As you test your alarms this month, take a moment to check the manufacture date on each unit.

Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. If your alarm uses replaceable batteries, there’s a good chance the unit itself may already be due for replacement.

Since October 2025, Connecticut law has required newly sold battery-powered smoke alarms to feature sealed 10-year batteries, helping ensure long-term protection and fewer forgotten battery changes.

A working alarm is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your family.

🚒 Test monthly. Replace when needed.

09/01/2026

The fire popped a large, square manhole cover and caused a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide gas in nearby homes.

08/31/2026

A hotel room should be the safest place on holiday, somewhere you can shut the door and switch off from everything outside. For two German tourists in Mallorca, however, their room became a…

08/31/2026

'Dropping like flies': A family's weekend at a Cullman lake turns into a carbon monoxide nightmare

08/30/2026

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is heavier t...

08/30/2026

A few months ago, the City was fortunate to be awarded the OFESF/Enbridge Community Safety and Paramedicine Program Grant. Through this grant, we received 250 carbon monoxide detectors, as well as registration for the 2026 OFCA Officer Development Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

We’re excited to add carbon monoxide detectors to our community safety efforts alongside our existing smoke detector program and Knox Box program. We frequently receive calls from residents asking about CO detectors, so this grant has allowed us to expand an important service and help keep our community safe.

We’re also grateful that Cpt. Algier was able to attend the OFCA conference through this grant. While there, he was able to hear dozens of speakers and breakout sessions covering topics including first responder health and safety, leadership strategies, and administrative skills.

In addition to the grant, we were incredibly grateful to receive a generous donation from Painesville Elks Lodge #549 earlier this year. Their support allowed us to add additional inventory to the carbon monoxide detectors provided through the grant.

We will administer the CO detector program much like our smoke detector program. If you or someone you know is in need of a carbon monoxide detector, please contact our administrative office at 440-392-5848 to inquire about the program.

A huge thank-you to OFESF, Enbridge, and Painesville Elks Lodge #549 for supporting our efforts to make our community safer!
Working together, we can help protect our residents from the dangers of carbon monoxide

08/29/2026

🚤Carbon monoxide (CO) is a safety risk with gas-powered boats. It can build up quickly and is impossible to see, smell, or taste. Keep fresh air flowing, stay away from exhaust areas, and test your CO alarms before every trip. Move to fresh air and call if you or a loved one has been exposed to CO: 1-800-222-1222📲

⛽Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. These symptoms can become serious and lead to death if left untreated.

Recreational boaters may be exposed to CO while:
🚫Riding or sitting near the stern while the engine is running
🚫Riding on swim platforms
🚫Sleeping in enclosed cabins without proper ventilation
🚫Running a generator while anchored or docked
🚫Being near another boat’s exhaust in a marina or cove

Inboard engines, especially those on larger recreational boats, can create higher CO risks because exhaust may accumulate in enclosed cabins, under swim platforms, or in areas where people gather near the stern. Exhaust gases may be drawn back into the boat's cockpit or cabin while underway, exposing passengers to CO.

Prevent CO poisoning by:
✅Always swim or play at least 20 feet away from the engine exhaust.
✅Install and regularly test marine-rated CO alarms. Do not ignore an alarm.
✅Know where engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep passengers away from those areas.
✅Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times.
✅Run exhaust blowers whenever the generator is operating.
✅Never sit, hang, or "teak surf" on the swim platform or stern while engines are running.
✅Never block exhaust outlets.
✅Keep our number handy in case of CO exposure or questions: 1-800-222-1222