400 Texans hospitalized for CO poisoning, 2 fatalities post-Hurricane Beryl; state lacks CO detector requirements.

400 Texans were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Beryl in July, with two fatalities in Harris County. Despite being the highest CO poisoning cases since the 2021 winter storm, Texas still lacks statewide requirements for CO detectors in homes. Experts urge for legislation to mandate detectors in all homes where people sleep, citing the need for widespread safety measures.

August 05, 2024
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