Larchmont's Public Safety Newsletter

January 2024 Public Safety Newsletter

Welcome!

This is the next installment of Larchmont's monthly Public Safety Newsletter! Every month, pertinent information from the Larchmont Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement Departments will be curated for the residents of our amazing village. Safety tips, events, and other highlights will be displayed. If you require any additional information you may call the Larchmont Police Station at 914-834-1000 or the Larchmont Fire Station at 914-834-0016.

In the case of an Emergency please call 911

Larchmont Police Department

Walk Safe Campaign

Dear Larchmont Community,

The Larchmont Police Department is excited to share that our Walk Safe Larchmont Campaign, focused on pedestrian safety, continues. As we navigate the roadways in early evening hours, please remember:

Use crosswalks and obey signals.
Stay visible with reflective gear.
Minimize distractions near roadways.

For added safety, high visibility bands are available at the police desk. Let's work together to keep our community safe.

Larchmont Fire Department

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires!

Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. This educational infographic is loaded with helpful facts and tips on reducing the risk of a home fire when winter sets in!

Fire Safety Presentations

If you are interested in having a presentation for your group, organization, or school here in the Village of Larchmont, call Lieutenant Boettcher at 914-834-0015 Ext 5 or email [email protected]

Winter Weather Safety!

Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature. Signs can be shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, or drowsiness. If you see signs of hypothermia in someone, get them to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first, such as the head, neck, and chest. Keep them dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.

Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in the face, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can make skin numb and change color to white or grayish-yellow. Skin can also become firm or waxy. If you see signs of frostbite, go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Do not massage or use a heating pad.

What can you do before a storm?

Build an emergency kit to last for several days or weeks in case you must stay at home.
Make a family communications plan.
Help your parents sprinkle rock salt, sand or kitty litter on sidewalks and walkways. This helps to make them less slippery.
Make sure you dress warmly and have extra blankets!
Bring pets inside. They can be injured by the cold, too.

More Info Here

Next Month's Feature

February we will highlight the important items to keep you and your family safe during the coldest months of the year!

Village of Larchmont Codes Bureau

Prohibition on Internal Combustion Leaf Blowers

Referenced codes below can be found in the Village of Larchmont Code

180-3 – No internal combustion leaf blower shall be operated in the Village of Larchmont at any time after January 1, 2022. Until such date, no internal combustion leaf blower may be operated in the Village of Larchmont without a properly functioning muffler.

180-7 – Violations and penalties, responsible parties.

A. Responsible parties. The following parties shall have committed a violation of this law if it is not complied with:

(1) The party operating the leaf blower; and

(2) The party who employed the person to operate the leaf blower at the time of violation; and

(3) The party who owns the property where the violation occurs.

B. Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to fine upon conviction thereof, not exceeding $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000 for the third offense and any subsequent offenses. Conviction for violation of this law shall be deemed a violation, not a misdemeanor nor a felony.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION LEAF BLOWER

A leaf blower which is powered by an internal combustion engine/motor. An electric leaf blower being used while plugged into an operating generator which is powered by an internal combustion engine shall be deemed an internal combustion leaf blower.

Above: Firefighter Bogart

Spotlight on your Emergency Services Personnel

Every month, we will be featuring one member from our Police and Fire Departments to help our residents get to know us better.

Meet Firefighter Jordan Bogart.

Firefighter Bogart was born, raised and still currently lives in Rockland County, NY. He began his fire service in November of 2000 as a Volunteer in Nanuet, NY while still in high school. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 2002-2006 where he served tours of duty in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Upon returning home from the USMC, he then enlisted in the NY Army National Guard from 2006-2009. He continued his volunteer fire service with the Nanuet Fire Department and then the Tappan Volunteer Fire Department until being hired in Larchmont in March of 2012. Firefighter Bogart has served the Village of Larchmont for the past almost 12 years and loves being able to help people in their time of need. Jordan has an associate degree in Fire science from SUNY Rockland Community College. Jordan is married to his wife Shannon, and they have two sons Logan and Wyatt. He loves spending time with his family camping, traveling and exploring, however he is also an accomplished athlete having completed Ironman Lake Placid in 2011 and several other endurance events including the NYC Marathon on November 5, 2023. Besides his passion for the fire service, family and racing he is an avid outdoorsman.

Want to know more about our Police and Fire Departments? In the coming weeks, our Village website will be updated with the latest information. In addition, if you are on social media, you can check out the Official Larchmont Fire Department Facebook here.

Child Car Seat Inspections

The Car Seat Inspection program has been temporarily paused. We will let you know when this service becomes available once again!