WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?

     Carbon Monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion. Any appliance that has a flame produces Carbon Monoxide (CO). Typical fuel burning appliances in a home are FURNACES, WATER HEATERS, STOVES/RANGES and CLOTHES DRYERS. Other sources in a home could be fire places as well.

WHAT CAUSES CO IN MY HOME?

     Carbon Monoxide is naturally occurring in the atmosphere and home. Dangerous levels of CO in a home may be caused by any malfunctioning fuel burning appliance.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE CO POISONING?

   Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless. This makes it extremely difficult to detect. ALL homes should have a CO detector. Not all smoke detectors are COMBINATION CO/Smoke alarm. VERIFY THAT YOUR ALARM IS A CO OR COMBINATION CO/SMOKE ALARM. If your alarm is labeled CO it is equipped, if not, it is ONLY SMOKE ALARM CAPABLE. It is recommended to have one (1) detector per floor preferably at or near sleeping rooms.

     Symptoms of CO poisoning are:

   MILD EXPOSURE: Slight headache, Nausea, vomiting and fatigue

   MEDIUM EXPOSURE: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion and fast heart rate.

   EXTREME EXPOSURE: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure and death.

HOW DO I AVOID CO EXPOSURE?

      Have all fuel burning appliances inspected by a certified technician yearly.

     Install and Maintain CO detectors in home by replacing batteries every year.

     NEVER use portable generators, outdoor cook tops or portable heaters in ANY unventilated portion of your home. Be mindful of placement outdoors as well, CO fumes may enter home through openings. Do not operate or “warm up” vehicle in garage, as fumes may enter home. Always pull vehicle to well ventilated area while running. 

WHAT DO I DO IF MY ALARM SOUNDS?

     IMMIDIATELY MOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CALL 911

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Fox Bay Fire August 20, 2012

Wasatch County Fire District

Fox Bay Fire Update

August 20, 2012

09:00

The FoxBay fire is now 100% contained.  The total burn area is estimated at 540 acres.

There is a hand crew out working hotspots today as well as fire tenders spraying the perimeter with the assistance of Wasatch County Public Works.

Residents were allowed to return yesterday, after being displaced for more than 24 hours, and were relieved to find that their homes were undamaged, and were very pleased with the aggressive manner used to protect their homes.  Several expressed their praise to the fire fighters and stated how lucky they were to have a full time fire station that was able to quickly respond.

The JordanelleState Park is now open to full status.  They do ask that those using the facility refrain from beaching near the fire area. 

The weather is very favorable today so fire fighters are hoping to have all of the hotspots put out by the end of the day and will be monitoring the situation tomorrow.

Wasatch County Fire District would like to express thanks to the public for their cooperation in allowing us to provide for their safety while protecting their homes.

The outcome could have been much different without the joint effort of all of the agencies that aggressively worked together.  There were no structures damaged and no injuries were reported. Thanks to: Wasatch County Fire, Wasatch County Sheriff’s Department, Search and Rescue, Wasatch County EMS, Wasatch County Public Works, Utah State Division of Forestry, BLM, CERT, Red Cross, Rocky Mountain Power, Jordanelle Special Service District, and Summit County.  Thanks also to local businesses and citizens who offered supplies. 

Janet Carson

Wasatch County Fire District PIO

Office:  435-940-9636

Cell:      435-671-2497

Whiskey Springs Press Release

Fox Bay Fire Press Release

Fox Bay Fire Wasatch/Summit Counties

Jordanelle State Park, Utah

                Fire conditions at the Fox Bay Fire are holding favorably, so fire crews anticipate lifting the mandatory evacuation order at 4:00 p.m. August 19, 2012.  Residents of the Lodge at Stillwater, The Shores, and Fox Bay will be allowed back to their homes.  However, residents are being advised to not enter the fire perimeter in order to ensure safety.

                Jordanelle State Park will allow citizens with reservations to enter the Park beginning at 4:00 p.m. today.  However, State Park officials are not allowing any watercraft on the reservoir at this time.

Fox Bay Fire Update