RULES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR SHELTERS WITHIN THE CITY OF YONKERS - Effective Date August 10, 2017

Sep 23, 2026

Rules issued for the City of Yonkers establish required procedures for emergency reporting, planning, and preparedness for shelters providing emergency shelter for more than 10 homeless persons for more than 30 days in a year. Promulgated by the Fire Commissioner under Article XXVI of the Yonkers code, the guidance requires written emergency preparedness plans (EPPs) tailored to each shelter. It defines plan scope, required submissions for acceptance, coordinator designation, and procedures for reporting fires or other emergencies, notifying occupants, and coordinating with emergency response personnel.

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Emergency Preparedness Plans

Approval of Emergency Preparedness Plans

Designation of Fire Emergency Plan (FEP) Coordinator

Procedures for Reporting a Fire or Other Emergency

Procedure for Notifying Building Occupants of a Fire or Other Emergency

Procedure for Coordinating with Emergency Response Personnel

RULES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR SHELTERS WITHIN THE CITY OF YONKERS Promulgated by the Fire Commissioner of the City of Yonkers Effective Date: August 10, 2017 The Yonkers City Council has adopted a general ordinance amending Chapter 59 of the Code of the City of Yonkers by adding Article XXVI entitled “Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Shelters.” This newly added Article governs emergency reporting, planning and preparedness in the event of a fire or other emergency for buildings occupied or designed to be occupied to provide emergency shelter for more than 10 homeless persons for more than 30 days in a year. These rules have been promulgated by the Fire Commissioner of the City of Yonkers pursuant to Article XXVI, Ch. 59-311(B), and delineate the required procedures for implementation of an emergency preparedness plan (“EPP”) . An EPP is a written document that guides occupants’ initial actions during emergencies such as fires, hazardous chemical releases, and severe weather. A well-developed EPP can result in fewer and less severe injuries and less damage to facilities during emergencies. Annexed to these rules are the following templates that must be tailored to each shelter: 􀂃 Exhibit A: Emergency Preparedness Plan Template 􀂃 Exhibit B: EPP Log Book Template The Yonkers Fire Department’s Office of Fire Prevention can be reached at 914-377- 7525. I. Emergency Preparedness Plans As noted by Chapter 59-311 of the City Code, an EPP shall be implemented in the event of a fire or other emergency. Please refer to the annexed “Exhibit A” for a template of an EPP. The term “other emergency” includes any unforeseen situation that threatens employees, occupants, or the public at the shelter or facility, and causes physical or environmental damage. An emergency may be natural or manmade and includes, without limitation, the following: 􀂃 Fires; 􀂃 Floods; 􀂃 Toxic Gas Releases; 􀂃 Flammable and Combustible Gas Releases; 􀂃 Explosions; 􀂃 Civil Disturbances; 􀂃 Workplace violence resulting in bodily harm and trauma; and 􀂃 Tornadoes. Note: the attached EPP is only a template and must be tailored to each individual building or shelter that is subject to Chapter 59 of the Code of the City of Yonkers. II. Approval of Emergency Preparedness Plans Section 311(G) of Chapter 59 of the City Code requires that an EPP for each applicable shelter is submitted to the Fire Department for acceptance. Plans submitted for acceptance shall be sent by U.S. Mail or delivered in-person to the following address: Yonkers Fire Department Office of Fire Prevention 470 Nepperhan Ave, 2nd Fl Yonkers, New York 10701 Submission of Plans by facsimile or electronic mail will not be accepted. III. Designation of Fire Emergency Plan (FEP) Coordinator The designation of the Fire Emergency Plan coordinator shall contain all the identifying information as noted in Chapter 59, Section 311(B)(1) of the City Code. All required information pertaining to the designation of the coordinator shall be noted in an approved form and submitted to the Fire Department simultaneously with the EPP. For a template of the form that may be used for the designation of fire emergency plan coordinators, please see “Exhibit A.” Each shelter that is required to implement an EPP shall submit one (1) designation form providing all required information for the shelter coordinator and deputy coordinator(s) . The designation form shall be kept on premises at all times and updated immediately upon any changes in the fire emergency plan (“FEP”) staff. The form shall be made readily available for inspection upon request by a member of the Yonkers Fire Department. IV. Procedures for Reporting a Fire or Other Emergency To report a fire or other emergency, call 911. Any member of the FEP staff shall be responsible for reporting a fire or other emergency as soon as possible upon discovery of the eme

FAQs

What is an EPP and what is its purpose for shelters in Yonkers?

An emergency preparedness plan (EPP) is a written document guiding occupants’ initial actions during emergencies such as fires, hazardous chemical releases, and severe weather. A well-developed EPP helps reduce injuries and damage to facilities.

How must a shelter’s EPP be submitted for acceptance?

An EPP for each applicable shelter must be submitted to the Fire Department for acceptance. Plans must be sent by U.S. Mail or delivered in person; facsimile or electronic mail will not be accepted.

Who is responsible for reporting an emergency and how should notification be handled?

Any member of the FEP staff must report a fire or other emergency as soon as possible after discovery, without delaying reporting to the fire department or 911. The FEPSC or deputy FEP shelter coordinator ensures occupants are notified using methods such as the public address system, staff personnel, or the internal alarm system, as described in the EPP.

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