CARBON MONOXIDE AND CLOGGED VENTS

In the last 24 hours, the dispatch center has dispatched fire departments to 5 carbon monoxide calls. Three of these calls resulted in high readings of carbon monoxide inside the buildings. One of these calls was the result of a vent clogged with snow for a water heater. We hate to sound like a broken record, but please check your vents and make sure they are clear of snow and ice. Carbon monoxide is odorless and in severe high readings it could kill you. We also urge everyone to have a carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home.

SAFETY TIP

Safety Tip - A few recent fires around New England have been caused by people plugging portable electric heaters into power strips. Most recent a 3 alarm fire in Boston last night. Power strips are not made for this type of use as the draw to run an electric heater is way too much for these power strips. Please exercise caution with all portable heating devices.

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING REMINDER

ALL MEMBER TOWNS ARE REQUESTED TO MEET AT DISPATCH HEADQUARTERS AT 32 VERNON STREET IN KEENE ON FEBRUARY 11TH 2015 AT 1900 HOURS FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON BY-LAW CHANGES OF OUR ORGANIZATION. PLEASE HAVE AT LEAST 1 REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT PRESENT AT THIS IMPORTANT MEETING.