(JUNEAU) - After reading about the Haines Volunteer Fire Department's campaign to raise funds for Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors, Representative Carl Gatto (R-Palmer) donated $50 to the cause.

"I guess you could call this, putting my money where my legislation is," said Rep. Gatto. "It really is an important issue, particularly in Alaska. I am pleased that the Chilkat Valley News carried a story that lets people know just how dangerous CO is."

"Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning in the US and Alaska has the highest per capita death rate." Chilkat Valley News 4/25/05

Rep. Gatto cosponsored and passed HB 351 in the 23rd Alaska Legislature requiring CO detectors in qualified dwellings.

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