MonseyScoopPOTENTIAL TRAGEDY AVERTED: Carbon Monoxide Alarm Wakes Sleeping Chestnut Ridge Family; Chaverim of Rockland, Hatzoloh EMS and O&R Respond
A working carbon monoxide detector may have prevented a potential tragedy at a Chestnut Ridge home early Monday morning.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., Chaverim of Rockland NightWatch members responded to a home in Chestnut Ridge after a carbon monoxide detector began sounding, waking the sleeping family.
Upon arrival, Chaverim members confirmed elevated carbon monoxide readings inside the home and immediately contacted Orange & Rockland and Hatzoloh EMS.
Hatzoloh EMS evaluated and treated a total of 11 patients following the exposure.
Had the carbon monoxide detector not sounded and awakened the family in the middle of the night, the outcome could have been far more serious. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and can be deadly, often giving victims little or no warning without a functioning detector.
The frightening incident serves as an important reminder to make sure carbon monoxide detectors are properly installed and functioning throughout every home.
MONSEY SCOOP REMINDER: Installing and maintaining carbon monoxide detectors is a simple step that can literally save lives. Make sure your home has working detectors and check them regularly, this family’s experience shows just how critical they can be.