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Statement from Mayor Thomas M.
Menino on Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As the clean-up efforts of this storm get underway, it is important
to remember that dangers are still present. The threat of carbon
monoxide poisoning is real, already causing the loss of one young
life, possibly another in Mattapan, and other incidents involving
carbon monoxide throughout our city. I cannot stress enough that
parents and caretakers of children, and all Boston residents, do not
take the dangers of this storm’s aftermath lightly.
I urge all our residents to use caution and be safe when clearing
your driveways and homes this weekend. Remove snow around any
external vents. Do not use generators indoors. Never grill inside or
use your oven for heating. Do not start your car until you have
cleared the tailpipe. Do not run your car in the garage, and roll
down the windows while warming a parked car.
I’m also calling on residents to look out for your neighbors,
especially those New Bostonians who have come to our city from
warmer climates. Please reach out to these neighbors, and make sure
they understand the dangers this much snowfall brings, and how
quickly carbon monoxide can claim a life.
My heart goes out to the family who lost a loved one today. Our
public health, public safety and public school officials are
providing support to the victim’s family. We are doing all we can to
ensure the loss of life stops here, and ask everyone in our city to
help us in that pursuit.
The City of Boston is utilizing all available communications
channels to notify residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide.
173,000 residents have been reached through the automated Alert
Boston notification system, a ConnectEd message will go to 67,000
Boston Public Schools families and staff in English and Spanish,
Boston Police are using bull horns in neighborhoods, and City of
Boston social media channels are amplifying the message.
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