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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Fire Extinguishers & Escape Plans

October 18, 2023October 16, 2023 Michael

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, NYCHA’s Fire Safety Department would like to provide the following information on how to

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Heating Season October 1 - May 31
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NYCHA’s Heat Season Preparations

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Michael

Preparations for this heat season included preventive maintenance on 1,172 boilers and 1,558 hot water systems, and inspections of 1,627

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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Cooking Safety

October 12, 2023October 6, 2023 Michael

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, NYCHA’s Fire Safety Department would like to provide the following information to help keep

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Cooking safety starts with you.
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It’s National Fire Prevention Week

October 8, 2023September 22, 2023 Michael

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognizes the second week of October as National Fire Prevention Week. This

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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Electrical Fire Safety

October 4, 2023September 28, 2023 Michael

Electricity makes our lives easier, but we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind when using it. In

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Meet the EHS Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU)

September 18, 2023September 20, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

The Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU) monitors NYCHA’s compliance with regulations and standards governing

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Fall safety
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September Is Fall Safety Awareness Month

September 1, 2023August 17, 2023 Michael

Strategies for a Healthy Fall Fall can be an enjoyable time of the year, and it’s also a good time

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NYCHA development
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Clean Curbs for All, a Waste Containerization Pilot Program, Coming to Five Developments

August 14, 2023September 6, 2023 Michael

Clean Curbs for All is a hoist-collected waste containerization pilot program at five NYCHA developments in South Brooklyn.

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Family planning for emergencies
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It’s Children and Youth Emergency Preparedness Month

August 1, 2023July 26, 2023 Michael

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes August as “Children and Youth Preparedness Month” because children are more

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UV safety month
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July Is UV Safety Month

July 3, 2023June 29, 2023 Michael

Even though July has been designated UV Safety Month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sun safety

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