NYC announces plan to prevent fires in homes, releases risk assessment for communities

The FDNY released a community risk assessment outlining each community board readiness and vulnerability to fires.

Valerie Ryan

Mar 14, 2025, 9:11 AM

Updated 5 hr ago

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New York City wants to help save lives with fire prevention resources, and says some neighborhoods in the borough are at greater risk than others.
The FDNY released a community risk assessment outlining each community board's readiness and vulnerability to fires. Within that report, there are 100 city blocks relabeled the most at risk — including Bed-Stuy.
Fire officials are prioritizing efforts in these at-risk areas. They say outreach will focus on the importance on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape plans.
More information from FDNY: Community Risk Reduction