AGENCY TESTIMONY
Alternative strategies and conclusion
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Santiago concludes her testimony by suggesting alternative approaches to address radiator safety concerns and expressing HPD's willingness to continue discussions with the city council.
- HPD proposes focusing on working with the Department of Buildings and industry professionals to ensure tenants and owners have necessary information.
- The agency suggests enhancing education about identifying, reporting, and repairing defective radiators.
- HPD mentions that there are multiple existing pathways that can be replicated for enhanced education.
- The agency expresses interest in continuing conversations with the council about alternative strategies.
- Santiago thanks the committee for the opportunity to testify, concluding her statement.
AnnMarie Santiago
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We believe that focusing on working with the Department of Buildings And Industry professionals to ensure that tenants and owners have the information they need to identify report and have professionals properly repaired effective radiators may help prevent tragedies related to steam heat in the future.
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We are interested in continuing conversations with the council about alternative strategies such as enhanced education, for which there are multiple possible existing pathways that can be replicated, and I thank you for the opportunity to testify today.