Southern Trust Home Services offers tips to prevent exposure to carbon monoxide

Eight people are recovering after CJ Arrington and his team responded to Thelma Street early Sunday morning for reports of potential Carbon Monoxide poisoning. ROANOKE, Va – After eight people were rushed to the hospital over the weekend to be treated for cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, Roanoke City Fire and EMS staff are asking the community to know the signs. Eight people are recovering after CJ Arrington and his team responded to Thelma Street early Sunday morning for reports of potential carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2020, Roanoke Fire-Ems had 43 calls regarding carbon monoxide related issues. Perdue said a carbon monoxide alarm can make the difference between life or death.