SOUTH CHARLESTON -
"I think the prudent thing is the task force. It's a good first step," said developer J.D. Stricklen.
He welcomes the formation of a task force to put carbon monoxide detectors public buildings, but if the requirement becomes a reality he admits it will add to the cost of every building.
"When you talk about things like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, it's a very low percentage of the total cost and it's a good investment," said Stricklen.
"I just think it's a good idea to have it one everybody's home," said Gerald Anderson of Dunbar.
He's making the investment in a carbon monoxide detector for his home because of the carbon monoxide-related death this week at a South Charleston hotel.
"After seeing what happened out Corridor G it kind of inspired me to come out and buy one," said Anderson.
Others have also been moved by the incident to buy carbon monoxide detectors. The supplies at Lowes in South Charleston are running low. Hardware manager Danny Buckner said nearly 70 detectors have been sold since Tuesday.
"It's good in a way because people are thinking about their health and their family and their house. Usually carbon monoxide detectors don't go out as fast as smoke detectors do," said Buckner.
He said more carbon monoxide detectors have been ordered and they are getting more from the warehouse and other stores.
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