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Calling For A Moratorium On The Storage Of Diesel Fuel Tanks In NYC Buildings
12/02/02

Statement made on behalf of the Skyscraper Safety Campaign by Monica Gabrielle, Co-Chairperson, at a Press Conference held on the steps of City Hall on Monday, December 2, 2002, to support Councilmember Alan Gerson calling for a moratorium on the storage of diesel fuel tanks in NYC buildings.


We are here today to represent the Skyscraper Safety Campaign, which is composed of parents and families of Firefighters and WTC victims. One of the main goals of the SSC is to ensure a high degree of fire safety for all persons who must live or work in NYC buildings. Therefore:

  • We are supporting Councilmember Alan Gerson's call for a moratorium on the storage of diesel fuel tanks in NYC buildings.

  • We have seen the disastrous effects of diesel storage at 7 WTC, and we cannot repeat such a prescription for disaster in NYC ever again.

  • The Skyscraper Safety Campaign calls for Safety, Quality, and Security to be the hallmark of all buildings in NYC, especially for all new construction on the WTC site. It is evident that there is a need for updated codes, specifically the need for the adoption and enforcement of the International Building and Fire Code.

The Skyscraper Safety Campaign applauds the efforts of Councilman Gerson, who has taken a leadership role in this matter.

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Sally Regenhard,
Chairperson

P. O. Box 70
Woodlawn Station
Bronx, NY 10470
SallyR@SkyscraperSafety.org

Monica Gabrielle,
Co-Chairperson

P. O. Box 70
Woodlawn Station
Bronx, NY 10470
monicagabrielle@earthlink.net