In 2019, a Yonkers apartment fire displaced 86 people. Due in large part to the incredible work of the first responders, no one was injured, but during the blaze first responders and neighbors were unable to determine who was in the building or if everyone had been safely evacuated. In response, I introduced S.240B to ensure emergency personnel have access to residents’ names and contact information so they can confirm residents have safely exited their buildings in an emergency situation such as a fire or natural disaster.
I am pleased to share this bill passed the Senate on May 9 as part of a fire safety legislative package. In an emergency, every second counts. First responders can most effectively do their jobs and prevent the loss of life when they can determine who lives in the building and confirm they have safely evacuated.
New York State Senator Shelley Mayer.
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