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Council agrees staff can pursue grant to install safe-haven baby box at fire station
Summary
After extended discussion about staffing and liability, the Anniston City Council gave majority agreement April 21 for fire department leaders to pursue a state grant to install a safe-haven baby box at Fire Station 1, with further operational review required before installation.
The Anniston City Council on April 21 gave staff majority direction to pursue a state grant to install a safe-haven “baby box” at Fire Station 1 while asking fire leadership to confirm staffing and response plans.
The discussion centered on how baby boxes—secured, alarmed receptacles that allow anonymous surrender of infants—would fit into existing department procedures. The council’s primary concern was whether the department could provide immediate response and cover staffing shortfalls…
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