Carbon monoxide poisoning to be discussed at community workshop

Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief David James and Lt. Trisha Dunkelmann were already planning a community outreach workshop focused on carbon monoxide poisoning when tragedy struck in nearby West Boca.

“I was actually typing the last words in the press release when I heard that,” Dunkelmann said.

Two school girls died in that incident of carbon monoxide poisoning while they slept.

“We were focused on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning this hurricane aeason. Delray Beach Fire-Rescue has an important message for the community this hurricane season. Purchase a carbon monoxide detector for your home,” Dunkelmann said.

Dunkelmann, also the community education epecialist for Delray Beach Fire-Rescue, is encouraging everyone that has a generator, garage where you park a vehicle, gas appliances, a lawnmower, or own any other gas-powered equipment to purchase a carbon monoxide detector with battery backup for your home.

At 10:30 a.m .On Wednesday, Dunkelmann and Steve Bayer from the American Red Cross will be at Delray Beach City Hall Chambers, 100 NW First Ave., to discuss generator safety along with a presentation about hurricane preparedness for all city employees.

Disaster preparedness/generator safety brochures are available to be picked up at fire headquarters located at 501 W. Atlantic Ave. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For information, call Lieutenant Trisha Dunkelmann at 561-243-7400.

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Dave DiPino
David DiPino joined Forum Publishing Group in August 2006. As a reporter for the Delray Forum, David covers community news and writes a dining column twice a month that focuses on restaurants in South Palm Beach County.

He also is one of the writers of the twice-monthly Hometown Downtown column that looks at events, celebrations, and organizations in Delray and Boynton Beach. He freelances for the Sun-Sentinel during high school football and basketball seasons.

David spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry, and did just about every job in the back of the house, including line cook, sous chef, and dessert chef. A Florida native who lives in Jupiter, he studied Multimedia Journalism at Florida Atlantic University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. David enjoys playing the guitar, golf, boating and snorkeling during his free time.

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