As of February 3 Madawaska Valley Township says facility remains closed through Tuesday Feb. 3
A representative from TSSA (Technical Standard Safety Authority) and the Chief Fire Official have completed their investigation and time lapse testing at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre in regards to the carbon monoxide present on Saturday, February 1, 2020. This included a review of propane lines, ventilation and the Olympia Ice Resurfacer. The Municipality is currently reviewing all operations of the facility to ensure safety. The Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre will remain closed February 3 and 4, 2020, until all inspections have been completed and TSSA has provided consent to resume operations.
Madawaska Valley Township has posted the following update as of 3:00 p.m. February 2:
A representative from Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), the Chief Fire Official, Chief Building Official, and Township staff are on-site testing to determine what caused elevated carbon monoxide levels. There are no substantial exposures that would be beyond the moderate that have been found. Time-lapse testing continues to isolate the source.
Doctor Zhang from the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Emergency Department stated that if you were in attendance at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on Saturday, February 1, 2020 and are still experiencing a persistent headache, nausea or vomiting at this time it is recommended you attend a hospital for assessment.
The Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. Please continue to check the website for updates at www.madawaskavalley.ca
Madawaska Valley Township has posted the following notice:
Following multiple reports of headaches and nausea from hockey team participants and attendants at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on February 1, 2020, the Chief Fire Official and Deputy Fire Chief performed carbon monoxide testing, and carbon monoxide was detected. They suspect the cause could be one of the propane heaters on the ceiling over the bleachers that may have malfunctioned. The source of the carbon monoxide will be verified and repaired. It will then be inspected by TSSA, after which time the building will reopen. The Barry’s Bay, Deep River, Pembroke, Renfrew and Arnprior hospitals have been notified of the carbon monoxide levels.
Doctor Zhang from the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Emergency Department stated that if you were in attendance at the Paul J Yakabuski Community Centre on Saturday, February 1, 2020 and are still experiencing a persistent headache, nausea or vomiting at this time it is recommended you attend a hospital for assessment. All updates and information can be found on www.madawaskavalley.ca
The Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre will remain closed on Sunday, February 2, and Monday, February 3, 2020.