CO Safe Schools

05/07/2026

Huntingdon County, PA – Malfunctioning gas water heating unit sends several Juniata College students to hospital after exposure in dorm; according to parents, this isn't the first issue with CO

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Several Juniata College students were taken to the hospital Wednesday, May 6, after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were detected in a dormitory. In a statement f…

02/24/2026

Many are not aware that when snow covers the exhaust of your vehicle, CO begins to fill your cabin.

Our thoughts are with Joseph’s family after this tragic accident.

02/09/2026

Remember: Carbon monoxide incidents can occur anywhere, particularly in community gathering spaces and recreational facilities that use things like fork lifts and gas-powered equipment like Zambonis and floor buffers.

Portable alarms save lives, and so do properly working installed detection devices.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/newington-ice-arena-back-open-after-evacuation-due-to-levels-of-carbon-monoxide/ar-AA1VVfNf

02/05/2026

ELIZABETHTON, TN – Hundreds evacuated, and over 300 sought treatment in local hospitals after carbon monoxide incident at Milligan University field house; staff headaches led to discovery of the poisonous gas

CO Safe Schools exists to provide awareness and education on the creation of CO-safe campuses everywhere: daycares, K-12 schools, college campuses, and recreational care.

Are you in the know about CO?



https://www.foxnews.com/us/more-than-200-people-evaluated-tennessee-carbon-monoxide-leak-infiltrates-university-facility

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health said in a Thursday update that its hospitals have seen more than 300 patients related to a carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University. The leak was disco…

01/30/2026

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – 127 Stephens College students displaced from their residences as carbon monoxide exposure hits dorm during the cold of winter; several sought treatment at Boone Hospital; the boilers 'shut down, and students are displaced pending investigation

Temporary housing has been found for students living in Searcy Hall and nearby Prunty Hall while the leak is investigated.

01/23/2026

WINTER HAVEN, FL – 22 students from Cypress Junction Montessori taken to hospital after carbon monoxide exposure. All children were between 3 and 13 years old, based on the programs offered at the school.

While the reporting is rather murky here related to source and impact, this is a solid example of carbon monoxide making its way from OUTDOORS into the INDOORS, which is why it's imperative to have CO alarms on site, even in "all electric" facilities.

22 students are being evaluated at Winter Haven Hospital after police say a carbon monoxide leak was detected outside of Cypress Junction Montessori School on Friday morning.

01/22/2026

GAHANNA, OH – Carbon monoxide levels reached 540 ppm at Gahanna Middle School West on Tuesday, January 20. No carbon monoxide alarms on site at the time.

"Until Tuesday night, Middle School West and a few other older district buildings did not have carbon monoxide detectors. On Wednesday, those were installed district-wide to prevent another carbon monoxide incident in the future."

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/gahanna/gahanna-takes-steps-to-prevent-future-co-leaks-at-schools/

GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — Students and staff at Gahanna Middle School West were evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to a carbon monoxide leak in the building. District leaders were notified after so…

01/16/2026

AMARILLO, TX - Superintendent says students released due to “gas leak or carbon monoxide”

Vague release shows lack of understanding of the gravity of the situation by district leader, press

Also, Texas, again.

The Dalhart Independent School District reported that Dalhart High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a gas leak.

01/14/2026

Lack of CO Safety awareness and emergency planning looks like this:

– no on-site CO-specific alarms or detection devices
– keeping children inside of the building regardless of where CO is accumulating
– not having a way to get students to an "off-site" location quickly and orderly
– bringing children inside the building before having it cleared by qualified professionals
– Naming CO2 as the issue when you're discussing carbon monoxide (CO)
– Not naming the exact source producing CO, last service date, and next steps clearly and immediately
– Not providing training and risk disclosure to faculty, occupants, and/or guardians each calendar year

Parents will absolutely use social media to provide the details your press releases leave out, so our advice is to be as clear and honest as possible from the beginning.

01/13/2026

Amory, MS - West Amory Elementary evacuated and dismissed for day following carbon monoxide exposure from heating unit.

Lots of opportunity for stronger, followup reporting here.

West Amory Elementary School was dismissed at 11 a.m. on Tuesday because of a possible gas leak.