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Houston residents were waiting for hours to fill their propane tanks Wednesday amid the widespread power disruptions caused by the winter storm. The number of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in the state have been increasing recently authorities attribute most to the misuse of heating devices such as charcoal grills and portable generators. Houston residents stood in line waiting for their propane tanks to be filled on Wednesday, amid massive power disruptions due to the winter storm. Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning across the state have been increasing in recent days, with authorities saying that the main cause is the incorrect utilization of heating devices, such as charcoal grills as well as portable generators. Updated at 10:31 pm. Texas is experiencing a increase in the number of carbon monoxide poisonings. Residents are turning to risky sources of warmth while the state’s temperatures plunge and power outages continue. According to a spokesperson from the Texas Department of State Health Services the department has received 450 carbon-monoxide-related calls have been made to Texas Poison Center Network in Texas since the 11th of February. The majority of the calls were made while in the process of getting to an urgent-care or emergency room, she explained. Around 300 incidents that included two deaths were discovered in Harris County — the state’s largest population — by Tuesday night, according to Judge Lina Hidalgo. The judge said this number was «just the tip» and it is likely to rise significantly. State and local officials attribute the majority of instances to improper home heating sources such as charcoal grills, barbecue pits and campfire stoves to practices like running portable generators and cars engines indoors. These mechanisms all release carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that , when present at a certain level, could result in permanent brain damage or death in mere minutes. Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Spike After Big Storms. Incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning are on the rise in the last couple of days. Remember not to bring any outdoor equipment (grills and so on.) inside, or drive your vehicle inside the garage. Be safe and stay warm! Laurie Christensen, Harris County Fire Marshal on Tuesday, noted that there were hundreds of carbon monoxide related calls and incidents that it was difficult to follow the entire number. Residents were asked to follow safety advice. Keep generators and grills away from windows, doors and vents. Help spread the word! With power outages widespread and temperatures that are still frigid Generator use is on the rise. Already, there have been instances of carbon monoxide poisoning in Houston. Dr. Samuel Prater, an emergency doctor at Memorial-Hermann Health System in Houston has told NPR’s All Things Considered that his emergency room treated more than 60 cases of carbon monoxide on Monday, and Web TreasureHunters 40 cases on Tuesday, with over half of them being children. According to Prater’s report the severe winter storm has caused many to seek warmth wherever they can, particularly parents. Fire stations, local officials and hospitals have reported incidents sporadically in recent days. A bulletin released by the Texas Department of State Health Services informing people to be extra cautious when using generators and other carbon monoxide-producing heat source was also issued in response to the rise in poisonings. On Tuesday, The Cy-Fair Fire Department in Harris County reported that it transported 14 people who included seven children to hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning because the use of grills to heat their homes. The department later transferred nine more people, stating that two families had reportedly used charcoal grills indoors. NEVER use a charcoal grill or oven to warm your home. Fresh air must circulate in all rooms. Keep heaters 3 ft. Capt. Capt. Daniel Arizpe, Cy-Fair Fire Department, told NPR via email that two people died from carbon monoxide in Houston. He said that police conducting a welfare check found the family of four who were heating their garage using a car. Adult female and female child were not able to survive the incident, according to police, and the adult male and male were taken to the hospital. And in Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center reported that it treated more than 13 patients Monday night. Their families were trying to heat their homes, using propane- or diesel-burning engines designed to be used outdoors or portable generators that were placed too close to the home. Treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning involves breathing in oxygen pure. Dr. Sam Selby is an emergency physician at Cook Children’s. Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms can include nausea, headaches, dizziness and chest pains. confusion, breathlessness and chest pain. They also experience chest discomfort and breathing problems, as well as dizziness, and dizziness. Officials advise anyone suffering from these symptoms to seek medical attention and move to a location that is well ventilated. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission sent out a series of tweets, urging people to properly use their heating equipment at home, and reminding people experiencing power problems of the risks of carbon monoxide.