Investigation continues on CO leak cause - Roanoke.com

It is good to read the praise of the Salem Fire Department. It isn't every day that the public safety is given kudos. Keep up the good work guys.

Investigation continues on CO leak cause - Roanoke.com:

Roanoke College President Sabine O'Hara, in her first appearance since Friday's carbon monoxide leak in a campus dormitory, said at a news conference today that she flew back from an out-of-town trip "because I needed to be here."

O'Hara had been in Minnesota for her son's wedding rehearsal dinner. But, addressing the media at the Henry H. Fowler Alumni building, she said she flew back Friday night after the incident "because this is my family too."

O'Hara said there has been an outpouring of support, understanding, prayers and concerns. She said the city of Salem's emergency services, fire and police departments "worked really well. You don't ask for a situation like this but we know our emergency procedures work."(Read More)

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