Council Member Marjorie Velázquez and FDNY Announce Budget Allocation for Bronx-Based Firehouse

BRONX, N.Y. - Aug. 16, 2022 - PRLog -- (Bronx, NY) – Council Member Marjorie Velázquez (D-13 Bronx) Council Member Marjorie Velázquez will join members of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) to announce the City Council's investment into Ladder 89. The financial contributions will go towards a new generator to support the station due to the increased weather storms and outages.

Who: Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, Bronx Borough Commander-Chief John Sarrocco; Press Secretary from FDNY; Assistant Commissioner of Facilities - Jeremy Brooks; Deputy Director of IGA - Nicole Simmons; Intergovernmental Coordinator, Madison Hernandez; Intern, Emily Madray; Engine 89/Ladder 50

What: Budget Allocation for Emergency Generator

When: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 from 12 PM to 2 PM

Where: 2924 Bruckner Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10465

The Bronx has fallen victim to many preventable fires and accidents due to storms and inclement weather. New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez prioritized local partners, highlighting Ladder 89 for the high demand for updated equipment, specifically power generators, to continue to serve the community during emergencies.

"Providing equitable resources such as a power generator is an important step, as our community continues to face short and long-term outages due to power outages," said Council Member Marjorie Velázquez. "Many residents in my district are elderly, have small children, or require special medical attention. As outages continue to be an issue, critical resources such as power generators will allow our emergency personnel to support the community in times of need. I am happy to have awarded Ladder 89 with a power generator, as they continue to care for the community."

For additional information, please contact Tamara Bonet-Cardona at (718) 931-1721 / tbonet-cardona@council.nyc.gov.