[BwayDems] Fwd: Announcing a Relief Fund for the 136th Street Fire Victims

aya keefe ayakeefe at gmail.com
Thu Aug 21 11:35:58 EDT 2014 

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From: Council Member Mark D. Levine <District7 at council.nyc.gov>
Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 11:31 AM
Subject: Announcing a Relief Fund for the 136th Street Fire Victims
To: Aya Keefe <obamainwood at gmail.com>



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Dear Aya:

The families who survived the terrible fire Monday night still need our
help. We set up a page online where you can go to make a *monetary donation
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which specializes in revitalizing the community and supporting low- and
moderate-income families, will be collecting the funds and distributing
them to the families. I hope you can help out. Every little bit will aid
them in their recovery from this terrible disaster.

*To make your donation, visit this link.
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of the funds collected will go directly to the families in need.

I also wanted to make sure you saw my email from Tuesday about how you can
help out by bringing clothing and other necessities to the Church of the
Annunciation (88 Convent Avenue at 131st Street).

For more information or with any questions, please call my office at
212-928-6814.

Thanks,
Mark

Mark Levine
City Council Member, 7th District

*Please note that decision on whether or not to donate will not result in
official favor or disfavor from the New York City Council.

On Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Council Member Mark Levine <
District7 at council.nyc.gov> wrote:

>
> <http://www.markdlevine.com/?e=560d655fdaa105050aa49fcef0be68f6b4cff2ab&utm_source=marklevine&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=136stfire&n=1&e=9874a928c2c8f12fe47ab0147950267460af1b05&utm_source=marklevine&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=_update&n=5>
>
>
> [image: Screen Shot 2014-08-19 at 5.56.26 PM.png]
>
> Dear Friend:
>
> A massive fire raged through a twenty-four unit apartment building on
> 136th Street and Amsterdam yesterday. It took nearly 200 firefighters
> approximately two hours to bring the fire under control. Tragically, a
> 15-year-old girl was killed, and 12 others were injured. More than 60
> people are temporarily homeless as the building will not be safe to inhabit
> for months. Many of them have also lost all of their belongings.
>
> I am coordinating relief efforts with the Red Cross, Office of Emergency
> Management, Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, Department of Housing
> Preservation and Development, and many others. Though the families will
> receive a great deal of assistance from the Red Cross and the City for the
> next few days, rebuilding their lives will take much longer and be
> incredibly difficult.
>
> Please join me in rallying around the victims of this brutal fire in their
> time of need. Here is one way you can help:
>
>
>
> *The Church of the Annunciation at 88 Convent Avenue on the corner of
> 131st Street will be accepting donations of clothing and other household
> goods. There will be someone on-site at all hours of the day to accept
> them. Call 212-234-1919 with any questions or issues.[image:
> Screen_Shot_2014-08-19_at_6.59.37_PM.png]*
>
> The Fire Department has declared that the cause of this horrific accident
> was an overloaded powerstrip connected to extension cord running underneath
> heavy furniture. The fire spread so quickly because apartment doors were
> left open.
>
> *To prevent such disasters from happening in the future, the Fire
> Department is recommending the following tips: *
>
>    -
>
>    *Every home should have a working smoke detector.* Make sure you check
>    the battery regularly. Research shows that this will reduce the likelihood
>    of dying in a fire by approximately 50%.
>     -
>
>    *Develop an escape plan
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>    your plan with all members of the family frequently. Be aware that children
>    and elderly people may need special assistance should a fire occur. Caution
>    everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire, never to open
>    doors that are hot, and close any doors on your way out.
>     -
>
>    *Establish a meeting place.* It should be outside the home to ensure
>    that everyone gets out safely. Get out of the house before you notify the
>    fire department.
>     -
>
>    *Never leave candles or cooking fires unattended.* These are among the
>    leading causes of fires.
>     -
>
>    *Never overload electrical outlets.* Never run electrical extension
>    cords under rugs, over nails, or in high traffic areas. Replace old or
>    damaged cords. Read here for more information on electrical home safety
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>     -
>
>    *Teach children that fire is a tool, not a toy.* Children under five
>    are naturally curious about fire. Many play with matches and lighters. Keep
>    them out of reach and out of sight.
>     -
>
>    *Get renters insurance.* This coverage offers protection against loss,
>    theft, and destruction of property in your home. It can protect anything
>    from furniture to clothing and jewelry, while costing as little as $20 a
>    month.
>
> For more info, read this pamphlet
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> the Fire Department. It is also available in Spanish
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> .
>
> I hope you will take these tips to heart and share them with your family,
> housemates and neighbors. In the meantime our hearts go out to the tenants
> of the 512 West 136th Street.
>
> Be safe and be well,
> Mark
>
> Mark Levine
> City Council, 7th District
>
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