The Latest: Another likely carbon monoxide death after Irma
The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local):
Authorities say carbon monoxide poisoning is the likely cause of death for another
The medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results before making a final determination on the cause of death.
Previously,
When used improperly, generators can trap toxic fumes and cause death. Experts say generators, as well as charcoal and gas burning grills, should always be used outdoors and never inside where they can't be properly ventilated.
The association released a statement giving that total as of Thursday morning.
The statement said, in part, said, "A natural disaster of this magnitude presents extreme challenges to every sector, especially those entrusted with the care of
A spokesman for
But he said that if someone relies on medical equipment that needs power that they should not wait for the utility to restore electricity. Garner said authorities should be alerted so they can be taken somewhere where they can be helped such as a special needs shelter.
Garner comments came a day after eight people who had been living at a
After eight people died in a sweltering
Haston said they are still hearing from facilities that need power, and are working with other facilities that do have electricity and may have generators available to loan.
He said the association is also helping non-member assisted living facilities. In all,
Eight patients died at The Rehabilitation Center at
According to
Noon
A search warrant has been granted for a
They said detectives are on the scene, and their initial investigation determined the facility had some power but its air conditioning system wasn't fully functional.
Police said 145 people were evacuated to
Gov.
The Democratic
Nelson wrote to the CEOs of
His office cited
Residents at an assisted living facility in suburban
All three facilities are owned by the same company, Manor Oaks. Williamsburg is the last assisted living facility in the city without power.
The move is being done "to make the residents more comfortable," Henderson said. "It's a comfort issue."
State records show
Authorities say it appears
Gov.
Fewer than 269,000 customers of
Irma's punch was felt statewide. Storm surge flooded homes and businesses on the coast, while tropical storm winds toppled trees onto roads, homes and power lines north of
President
The president told reporters at the
Trump was traveling to
His trip to
Fire rescue teams have evacuated 122 people from two assisted living facilities near
Fire Spokeswoman
Kennedy says 66 patients were transported by bus and 16 were picked up by family members.
Mary Ann Lettore tells WESH that she picked up her father from
Kennedy says the residents were obviously "very hot." She said she doesn't have information on how often they were provided food and water.
Eight residents died at the
Sheriff's officials in
A police report says an officer noticed a light pole missing from an area on top of a bridge and then spotted a vehicle driving with the pole on top. He stopped the vehicle and arrested the men.
The report says Apeler told investigators he was moving the pole because it was on the ground so close to traffic lanes. A database search found Apeler had 72 scrap metal-related transactions for recycling since January.
A picture of the shirtless men sitting handcuffed on the sidewalk quickly drew attention on the sheriff's office Twitter feed.
Victims Wednesday at the
Sen.
Elsewhere in
In
And at the huge, 15,000-resident
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