Fuel-burning space heaters and portable generators used during cold weather months can release harmful carbon monoxide (CO) gas. CDC reports that CO poisoning sends more than 20,000 people to emergency rooms and claims nearly 400 lives each year. ADT Security Services offers several tips to prevent CO poisoning in homes:
This problem is not going away. Instead of trying to sweep it under the carpet, how about creating a formal shantytown. Suppose the city were to put a fence around a piece of property, like the block bordered by West Cimmaron and South Sierra Madre. Inside the fenced area would be a grid system that allows the homeless to erect their structures in an orderly fashion. Internal to the complex can be portable restrooms and running water - even portable showers are possible. This site is chosen because of it's proximity to Wal- Mart, Marian Soup Kitchen, Red Cross, the walk along the creek, and its distance from other residences.Just two paychecks awayI propose a designated area for homeless camps. I noticed a beautiful site on the north side of the trail and east of South Nevada that would be wonderful. It looked to me like an old trailer park. It wouldn't take much to clean it up and lay out specific campsites. It would require rules for usage and violation of the rules would result in eviction. If living along the creek continues to be allowed, rules should apply as well. Solutions, by the numbers: 1. Porta Potties should be stationed at reasonable intervals; 2. Trash Dumpsters should be placed at convenient locations; 3. Install spring-loaded (can't be left on) water faucets; 4. Provide firewood (good supply from city foresting operations); 5. The only solution here is to move the camps to a location away from the creek or build isolation fences (similar to the sound barriers along I-25.Thanks for taking our input.
*Install at least one carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.
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