Carbon Monoxide Dangers from Houseboats and Ski Boats (Department of Interior website)

Drowning and CO Poisoning (Animated Presentation -

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National Park Service Morning Report Excerpt -

August 17, 2000

News Articles

The last swim; boys' deaths expose invisible killer

Study backs lake "death zone" theory

Divers find bodies of brothers in lake
9 died in past 6 years at Lake Powell; CO blamed for these deaths
Racing legend Unser almost was a victim
CO is killer on Lake Powell
Powell killer gas escaped all notice
Bravo to health official who took bold step
Fatalities from boat exhaust studied; 2 Colo. boys among 9 Lake Powell deaths
Park Service warned of gas; told Coast Guard about Powell risks
How far back do Powell deaths go? Office convinced CO is old problem
More rules for safety on houseboat
Poison threat very real
U.S. calls for houseboat fixes
Making a difference - twice in a week
Deaths of Parker boys inspire houseboat study
Lawmaker pursues recall of houseboats
Take precautions against "silent killer"
From Lake Powell, words writ in tears
U.S. must take lead on houseboat safety
Dealing with a deadly dilemma; houseboat firms feud, fail to fix fume problem
Struggling to stop houseboat deaths; firms try safer venting methods
Houseboat deadline nearing but generators still emit deadly CO
Company to fix own, other makers' houseboats
Studying a silent killer; Feds testing houseboats, CO

Few firms give ideas to repair boat flaw
Public awareness is behind requests for hearings
Probe of houseboat peril sought; trio in Congress seeking inquiry
Answer for houseboats? Businessman touts gas-exhaust solution
Probe sought of houseboat hull design
Coast Guard Recalls Houseboats

CO Update Newsletters

CO Update No. 1

CO Update No. 2

CO Update No. 3

CO Update No. 4

CO Update Number 5

Coast Guard Presentation Regarding Shower Device Hazards

Double Angel Request for Coast Guard Action - Ski Boat Shower Device

Loss of Loved Ones

Skip's Story - Loss of a Loved One

 

Educational Materials

National Park Service Flyer

 

CO Links

Dr. Penney's CO Headquarters

Boat US

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Model Act Language

US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

US Department of Interior CO and Boating

     

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