I have written before about the importance of offering the public some kind of incentive when it comes to trying to spur preparedness. One example is that New York City Fire Department regularly gives away batteries at public events to encourage New Yorkers to keep their smoke alarms working. Recently, I took this photo of a couple of firefighters distributing batteries (and other fire safety information) at the Tribeca Film Festival neighborhood street fair.
Battery Giveaway For Smoke Alarms Underscores Role Of Incentives For Preparedness
May 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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1 Today’s “Great American Smokeout” And A Lesson For Preparedness — Free Stuff Is Helpful // Nov 19, 2009 at 3:02 pm
[...] out to be an effective incentive to smokers in quitting. (The City also gives away condoms and smoke alarm batteries in similar social marketing [...]
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