Safety advocates emphasize the need for carbon monoxide alarms in North Dakota residences

Safety advocates emphasize the need for carbon monoxide alarms in North Dakota residences

GRAND FORKS — In a state that does not require residences to have carbon monoxide alarms, safety advocates emphasize the ability of alarms to prevent tragedies. "Alarms can be the difference in life and death," said Kelly Ransdell, national director of public education for the National Fire Protection Association. "We really want to get that message out." As part of those efforts, the NFPA collaborated with State Farm Insurance to organize the r…