Online Resources
CDC H1N1 Flu | What To Do If You Get Sick: 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm
When is it OK for a child to walk to school alone?
Compiled by Wendy Donahue
Tribune reporter
You live close to school. At what age can your child start walking there alone? Or is "Never!" the answer?
The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.wqad.com/lifestyle/parenting/chi-tc-fam-parenthood-1001-1004oct04,0,600222.story
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Compiled by Wendy Donahue
Tribune reporter
You live close to school. At what age can your child start walking there alone? Or is "Never!" the answer?
The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.wqad.com/lifestyle/parenting/chi-tc-fam-parenthood-1001-1004oct04,0,600222.story
Visit WQAD at http://www.wqad.com
| Generator Danger Warning |
The death toll from carbon monoxide (CO) associated with generators has been steadily rising in recent years. In 2005, the last year for which the data is considered to be substantially complete, there were 94 deaths from generator-related CO poisoning. Many of the deaths occurred after hurricanes, ice storms and blizzards. While reporting of incidents for the subsequent years is still on-going, there were 83 and 43 deaths in 2006 and 2007, respectively, reported to CPSC as of June 30, 2008.
- CO from a generator is deadly and can kill you in minutes. One generator produces as much CO as hundreds of cars. It can incapacitate and kill consumers within minutes.
- NEVER use portable generators indoors or in garages, basements, or sheds. They should always be used outside well away from windows, doors, vents, or any other opening.
- Always have a working CO alarm in your house.
- Also, never burn charcoal grills indoors, even with ventilation. Charcoal also quickly produces deadly CO.
Generator Danger Links
CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm
New Danger Label Required on All Portable Generators
TV Public Service Announcement (QuickTime required)
Broadcast Quality Version (about 150 mb)
Small format Version (about 20 mb)
Broadcast Quality Version (about 150 mb)
Small format Version (about 20 mb)
Additionally, the Commission began rulemaking to address safety hazards with generators. The Commission directed staff to investigate various strategies to reduce consumers’ exposure to CO including generator engines with substantially reduced CO emissions, and including interlocking or automatic shutoff devices.
New Generator On-Product Label
