September 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. We will also have safety tips from the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Ambulance Corps. Safety information, 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

Traffic Pattern Update

The Larchmont Police Department would like to remind the community that the traffic pattern has been modified to improve pedestrian safety around Chatsworth Avenue School. On school days between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Wendt Avenue will be restricted to one-way traffic, allowing vehicles to travel only northbound from Forest Park Avenue to Summit Avenue. 

As a reminder, effective May 1st, the use of both electric and gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited in Larchmont. Electric leaf blowers will be permitted starting October 15th.

Larchmont Fire Department

Know before you Go!

Protect your home



• While longer-term home improvement needs to be done well ahead of time, when a storm threatens there are short-term actions to help protect your property. Board up windows, secure loose outdoor items, and secure all exterior doors. Move your vehicle to a safe location if you’re not using it to evacuate. If you are evacuating, unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances (freezers and refrigerators also need to be unplugged if there is a risk of flooding). If you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving.

Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence.

More information can be found here

NFPA - 4 Things 9/11 Changed Forever

Children and Fire

Children “playing” with or starting fires is dangerous and costly. Each year these fires cause hundreds of injuries, millions of dollars in damage, and are most likely to kill young children under the age of 5.

Village of Larchmont Codes Bureau

Village of Larchmont Code

§ 241-26. Cleaning of sidewalks.

Each day, except Sundays and legal holidays, the sidewalk of each business establishment shall be swept clean prior to 10:00 a.m., and such material shall not be swept into the roadway but shall be placed in containers as required by local law and regulation. Each store occupant (i.e., the on-premises supervisor of the business being conducted at the store) is responsible for keeping the sidewalk in front of his store clean during business hours.

This Village code can be found by clicking here

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 Detective Nicholas Field.

Detective Field is a five-year veteran of the Larchmont Police Department. He started his career in Law Enforcement in 2013 after graduating the New York State Park Police Academy. After graduation he worked in Suffolk County, Nassau County and New York City as a NYS Park Police Officer.

Prior to becoming a Police Officer, he attended Farmingdale State College. He graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Technology. He also holds an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Detective Field is a certified General Topics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor and a blackbelt in Kempo Karate. He takes pride in training the members of the Larchmont Police Department. In his personal life, Detective Field enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

Want to know more about our Police and Fire Departments? 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 or the Official Larchmont Police Department Facebook here.

Safety Tips from The Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Travel to School Safely!

As the summer ends, we want to wish the youngest members of our community a safe and healthy school year. Whether you walk, bike, ride the bus or hitch a ride in a car to and from school, it’s important to do so safely! 

The National Safety Council shares important tips that will help keep everyone safe and healthy throughout the school year.

Walkers:

·        Parents should review their family's walking safety rules and practice walking to school with their child.

·        Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing traffic

·        Before you cross the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming

·        Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections

·        Stay alert and avoid distracted walking

Bike Riders:

·        Parents should teach their child the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with their child

·        Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file

·        Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; walk bikes across the street

·        Stay alert and avoid distracted riding

·        Make sure your child always wears a properly fitted helmet and bright clothing

Driving Your Child to School:

·        Stay alert and avoid distracted driving.

·        Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop-off procedure

·        Make eye contact with children who are crossing the street

·        Never pass a bus loading or unloading children

·        The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus