Newburgh, NY – March 26, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — On Saturday, March 28 at 11:30 AM, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Department of Health’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program and Hudson Valley officials will encourage the use of carbon monoxide detectors in Newburgh while raising awareness about the imminent dangers of CO poisoning. Local officials will accompany community health workers on assessment of three residences on Lander Street.
“Three families experienced an unspeakable tragedy that could have been prevented, and sadly, hundreds more deaths occur each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. We can help prevent the next tragedy through discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and helping installing CO detectors for those who cannot afford it,” said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18).
“Orange County is here, on the ground, partnering with our local and federal officials in order to raise awareness about the importance of carbon-monoxide safety and distribute free detectors during Healthy Neighborhoods assessments in our three cities to those without them. We must do all we can to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that rocked the Newburgh community just a few short weeks ago, and I applaud our Department of Health for working so diligently with city and federal officials to quickly address this vital safety issue,” said County Executive Steve Neuhaus.
Through the Healthy Neighborhood Program in Orange County, residents of targeted census tracts in the county’s three cities can receive needed smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, batteries, cleaning supplies, and other safety interventions. They may also request a free lead assessment of their house or apartment through the department’s Primary Prevention Program. Residents can call the Community Health Outreach Office at (845) 568-5237 to schedule an appointment for a Healthy Neighborhoods visit.
New York State law requires smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in all types of housing. It is the responsibility of the property owner, including landlords, to ensure these devices are in place. Both the Healthy Neighborhood program and the Newburgh Fire Department will provide home safety checks and install pre-purchased detectors when needed.
Media are invited to attend.
WHAT: Press conference & Healthy Neighborhoods Visits in Newburgh
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:30 AM
WHO: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Healthy Neighborhoods and other Hudson Valley Officials
WHERE: 128 Broadway (rear entrance of Woolworth Building) in Newburgh, NY 12550
