Temporary Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System Facilities

Urged the board to extend the moratorium on battery storage, citing toxic fire hazards and recent fires in Warwick and California.

Spoke in favor of battery storage projects, emphasizing economic benefits, property tax relief, and modern safety codes.

Expressed strong opposition to battery storage facilities due to fire dangers and lack of evacuation plans.

Supported battery storage under strict New York State fire code requirements, independent engineering reviews, and safety setbacks.

Opposed battery storage systems, warning of thermal runaway and toxic gases in densely populated neighborhoods.

Raised concerns about air and water toxicity from battery fires, questioning developer safety claims.

Urged the board to extend the moratorium and protect local control against state mandates.

Warned about hazardous liquids and chemical storage associated with large battery facilities.

Requested extension of the battery storage moratorium and a positive environmental declaration under SEQR.

Highlighted base-load power issues and toxic smoke radiuses from battery fires.

Shared research on battery fire temperatures, reignition risks, and suppression failures.

Shared a personal story about a lithium battery toy smoking and urged caution.

Voiced support for residents speaking out and raised historical environmental justice concerns in Baldwin.