Foley, Alabama Opens Safe Haven Baby Box

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Birmingham News today. The city of Foley and Alabama just opened the state's 20th Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1. This device lets struggling mothers anonymously surrender their newborns up to 45 days old. No questions asked. It is part of a growing network aimed at saving lives. The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew state representatives, Donna Gibbons, who sponsored the key legislation, along with Francis Hope Jones and Jennifer. Fiddler, Foley's mayor, Ralph Helmitch, and city council members also attended, with a blessing from pastor JP Wilson of Summit Church. Fire Chief Joey Darby highlighted the need for such boxes, noting that three babies have already been safely surrendered statewide. He stressed that, while they hope it is never used, the training ensures firefighters and emergency teams are fully prepared. When a baby is placed inside, a silent alarm alerts dispatch right away. Firefighters in EMS respond quickly, rushing the infants of Baldwin Health before handing

1:05custody to Baldwin County Department of Human Resources. Summit Church is covering the first year's monitoring costs, with hopes of continued support. Local helpers like Rowling Construction and Hunter Security made it possible. Nearby Daphne has a box. Each fort is planning one, and Foley may add more with its new fire station. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.