Provides for emergency evacuation plans and safe spaces for vulnerable occupants

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Jamaal Bailey says this is needed

In case of emergency or any event that may require evacuation, vulner- able residents must be assisted to safety and have their medical needs attended to. In late February 2021, an unexpected power outage in Co-op City in the Bronx left vulnerable residents without proper evacuation and emergency support. To prevent future tragedy, this legislation creates an emergency proto- col so that residents can get proper assistance in the event of an emer- gency. This plan creates the NORCD, a program that allows NORC residents to voluntarily provide their special medical needs to be included in a registry, so they can be easily identified/located in an emergency. This program gives those eligible the option to pre-authorize emergency personnel to enter their homes to assist with evacuation and/or any immediate medical needs during an emergency. This legislation also provides for the creation of safe spaces with emergency power in NORCs. These spaces would be equipped with various medical supplies and devices. In addition, this legislation creates emergency evacuation plans, as well as training for both employees and residents.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.