Assemblyman Lentol Applauds The United Jewish Organizations Of Williamsburg, American Red Cross, Williamsburg Shomrim & Hatzolah of Williamsburg for Fire Prevention Work

Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) applauded the exemplary community work of  The United Jewish Organizations Of Williamsburg (UJO), American Red Cross, Williamsburg Shomrim, and Hatzolah of Williamsburg in working to prevent fires. On Sunday, February 28^th, these three organizations held a smoke detector drive, where they installed 250 smoke detectors in homes throughout Williamsburg. The UJO was instrumental in establishing the partnership between the various organizations.

Fire prevention is one of the most important safety concerns in New York City. Not only did the groups install smoke detectors but they also educated residents on how to prevent fires, and reduce fire deaths and injuries.

“With over eight million people in such a small place, fires are bound to happen. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to prevent fires. The smoke detectors that the UJO, American Red Cross, Williamsburg Shomrim, and Hatzolah of Williamsburg provided these families are essential to reducing fire related deaths and injuries. We also can’t forget about the devastating effect fire has on families even when people are not injured. Losing one’s belongings can be overwhelming,” Lentol said.

Over the past few months a number of fires in North Brooklyn have displaced families and caused deaths and injuries. To address the problem, Assemblyman Lentol will co-host a fire safety presentation on Thursday, March 10^th at 6:30pm at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy at 12 Newell Street, Brooklyn, along with the FDNY, the Mayor’s Office and local elected officials. 

“With the rash of fires in the neighborhood, I thought it would be appropriate to educate my constituents on the importance of fire prevention measures. I am hopeful that this fire safety presentation will save lives. Luckily, we have the best first-responders in the nation. When one of the most recent fires occurred, Hatzolah of Williamsburg came all the way to Greenpoint to help. This speaks to the unwavering support that our first-responders provide to those in need,” Lentol concluded.


Assemblyman Lentol joining Rabbi David Niederman, and leaders and members of Red Cross, Hatzolah and Shomrim during the Fire Alarm Installation Drive 

Source: Press Release by office of Assemblyman Joe Lentol.