The Ross Valley Fire Department has obtained a piece of steel recovered from one of the World Trade Center's twin towers and is using it to create a monument to those who died on 9/11.

The concrete and stucco monument that will house the relic will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony at 9:11 a.m. Sept. 11, the 10th anniversary of the tragic event. The monument will be placed permanently at the entrance to the Ross Valley fire station at 777 San Anselmo Ave. in San Anselmo.

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A new state law goes into effect on July 1^st, requiring all California homeowners with an attached garage or fossil fuel source to install a carbon monoxide detector.  Follow this link and read the article for information from the State Fire Marshals Office.

According to CalFire, 90% of all California homes are without carbon monoxide detectors, a device that saves lives. Fuel fired appliances, such as cooking stoves, heaters, and gas dryers can produce this odorless gas without the homeowner knowing it. When these appliances aren’t working properly, they can give off deadly amounts of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless and tasteless, so it’s easy to ignore the warning signs.  

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