Web Site Created
The "CO Team" web site can also be reached at www.carbonmonoxide1.com. Our site contains detailed and comprehensive information about carbon monoxide and the program. It includes general facts about carbon monoxide, tips for purchasing an alarm, symptoms and effects, as well as a copy of the regulation in easy printable format. It also includes an area that invites guests to tell their their CO experience.
Natural Gas and Water Bill Customer Notification
Piedmont Natural Gas and representatives from Public Service of North Carolina are developing plans for a brochure to be sent with all natural gas bills. Local water utilities coordinate a water bill notice to include CO alarm coupons. CO Safety Information
Local Television, Radio and Newspaper Coverage
Numerous successful efforts were made to utilize the media to provide public information about carbon monoxide and the local requirement to install an alarm.
Overall, Television, radio and newspaper coverage of CO efforts has been extremely positive. There have been front-page newspaper articles and lead stories on television and radio news. Media stories include every aspect of the local effort from publicity about the proposed ordinance to stories about individuals whose lives have been saved by CO Alarms that warned to the presence of CO in their homes.
Brochure developed for Physicians
Dr. Keener, medical director for the SE health department administration has been a strong advocate for children in the community who are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dr. Keener played a large role in providing information on carbon monoxide to local physicains and their patients. Dr. Keener can also be credited for coordinating the efforts for the Smart Start funding of CO alarms for day cares and homes.
