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Public urged to invest in carbon monoxide alarms to prevent future tragedies

Dec 13, 2021 17:31 By Shannonside News
Public urged to invest in carbon monoxide alarms to prevent future tragedies
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Every home should have a monitor and it needs to be checked at least once a month.

The public is being urged to be more carbon monoxide conscious following the death of a woman in Roscommon earlier this year.

A recent inquest at Roscommon Coroner's court heard a 59-year-old woman was found dead in her home earlier this year as a result of positioning from the colourless and odourless gas.

Owen Wilson is the Networks Safety Manager with Gas Networks Ireland.

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He says getting a carbon monoxide alarm is something every household should have.

He also feels some simple maintenance can also be crucial in preventing a build-up of the colourless and odourless gas in people's homes

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You can find more information on carbonmonoxide.ie or call 1800 898989.

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