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During Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (November 1-7), the Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) wants to remind residents that carbon monoxide alarms save lives.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a “silent killer” because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness or loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can cause brain damage and death. The elderly, children and people with heart or respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to CO.

Recently, The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Regulations (the UBAS Regulations) were amended to require all Saskatchewan residential buildings to have working CO alarms (or combination CO-smoke alarms) installed by July 1, 2022. CO alarms should be installed outside each sleeping area and are most effective when interconnected throughout your home. Testing CO alarms should occur each month and the batteries replaced at least once a year. CO alarms should be replaced every seven years, or sooner according to manufacturer’s directions.

CO incidents account for approximately two per cent of SFD’s responses. Most cases involving CO are quickly mitigated; however, some require additional resources or action. Each SFD fire engine comes equipped with a CO monitor capable of determining the parts-per-million (PPM) concentration of CO in the air. Firefighter-paramedics can also measure and treat the carboxyhemoglobin level in the blood of a patient by using a non-invasive medical assessment tool on scene and immediately begin appropriate treatment if necessary.

In an emergency, seconds count; a functioning carbon monoxide alarm can be the difference in preventing a tragedy in your home. If your CO alarm is sounding or if you believe you are experiencing the effects of CO poisoning, evacuate all occupants and pets from the home and immediately call 911.

To learn more about CO, visit saskatoon.ca/carbonmonoxide.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Guardrail installation)
Start: November 3, 6:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.

33RD ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 7TH AVE N
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Connection replacement)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: November 4, 8:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 p.m.
 

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CUMBERLAND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM 5TH ST E TO 1ST ST E
(Catch basin replacement)
Start: November 4, 8:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST E VARIOUS SINGLE LANE CLOSURES AT 7TH AVE N
(Environmental monitoring)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(connection replacement)
Start: November 4, 9:00 a.m. End: November 5, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION FROM PRESTON AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Fence repair)
Start: November 4, 10:30 a.m. End: November 4, 4:00 p.m.

ONGOING

TAYLOR ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM KINGSMERE BLVD TO MCKERCHER DR
(Construction)
Start: November 3, 8:00 a.m. End: November 4, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E SB SHOULDER LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Landscaping)
Start: November 1, 7:00 a.m. End: November 4, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S NB & SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Guardrail installation)
Start: November 3, 6:00 a.m. End: November 5, 2:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD NB & SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM 22ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Water Main installation)
Start: October 29, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE S TO 4TH AVE S
(Roadwork)
Start: November 3, 7:00 a.m. End: November 12, 4:00 p.m.
 

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.