Several months after Montgomery Fire/Rescue installed the city's first Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 10 the first baby surrender has been made.Â
An announcement on social media said that a newborn was surrendered last month.Â
"We are deeply grateful to the courageous mother who, in a time of crisis, made the difficult decision to seek help and ensure her child’s safety," said the announcement. "While her identity will remain completely anonymous, her decision represents love, bravery, and hope."
"This milestone shows why Safe Haven Baby Boxes are so important. They provide parents in crisis with a safe, compassionate option while giving children the chance to thrive in loving homes."
Safe Baby Boxes maintains a 24/7 hotline at 1-866-99BABY1 and a website at www.shbb.org.Â
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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 8 above.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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