The Citizen, 2014-12-25, Page 43THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014. PAGE 43.
Thompson, Hardeman donate detectors to FDNH
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa
Thompson and Oxford MPP Ernie
Hardeman, joined Doug DeRabbie
from the Insurance Bureau of
Canada to put additional carbon
monoxide detectors in the homes of
Huron-Bruce residents and to raise
awareness that they are needed in all
homes.
“Carbon monoxide poisoning is
the leading cause of accidental
poisoning deaths in North America,
but many of these tragedies can be
prevented by installing a CO
detector,” said Hardeman. “It is
particularly important in the winter
months to ensure your family is
protected by making sure vents
aren’t blocked and that you have a
functioning carbon monoxide
detector.”
Thompson explained that you can
reduce the risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning by:
• checking to make sure vents,
exhausts and chimneys are clear;
• having fuel-burning appliances
serviced regularly; and
• getting a carbon monoxide
detector and checking it whenever
the time changes to ensure it is
working.
Last year the Ontario Legislature
passed the Hawkins Gignac Act, a
private members bill introduced by
Hardeman, requiring carbon
monoxide detectors in Ontario
homes with gas, wood- or oil-
burning appliances, or an attached
garage, and establishing Carbon
Monoxide Awareness Week,
beginning Nov. 1 each year. The bill
was named after a Woodstock family
of four that tragically lost their lives
after a blocked fireplace exhaust
filled the house with carbon
monoxide.
“Carbon monoxide is dangerous
because you can’t see it, taste it or
smell it,” said Thompson. “The only
way to ensure you and your family
are protected is to reduce the risk of
leaks and to get a detector.”
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Saving lives
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, right, and Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman, third from right,
were in Blyth last week to donate a number of carbon monoxide detectors to the Fire
Department of North Huron (FDNH) for distribution to less fortunate families. Hardeman had
been instrumental in raising awareness on the carbon monoxide issue. From left: North Huron
Deputy-Reeve Jim Campbell, North Huron Councillor Bill Knott, North Huron Councillor Brock
Vodden, Doug DeRabbie of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, North Huron Reeve Neil
Vincent, Fire Prevention Officer James Marshall, Hardeman, FDNH Chief David Sparling and
Thompson. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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