Wednesday, July 2, 2008

What's That Smoke???

If you spotted smoke coming out of your drains right now, would you know what it's about? What to do? Whether there is a danger?

On July 7 the City of Woodstock will begin smoke testing. From the notice on the City's website: "The smoke should not enter a home unless a floor drain or bathroom fixture trap has become dry due to lack of use. To reduce the risk of having smoke enter a house, residents should pour one-half (1/2) gallon of water down each drain, especially every floor drain. Do not forget the drains in the basement. This should be done once every two weeks or so until testing has been done in the neighborhood."

Is there any health danger? Read the rest of the notice at www.woodstockil.gov Look for the information and the link on the right side of the City's homepage.

Know what to do if you encounter smoke in your home.

Also, know where else you might encounter it.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

The city sent out letters to every residence. I think they will be informed about this that it is not harmful if they vent their house when it happens to come out their drains. Why didnt you get one?

Richard W Gorski, M.D. said...

Gus,
Maybe your on a "special list" and you are going to get "specially designed" smoke just for you. Think I am a little paranoid?
Rich