Safe Haven Box Installed in Prairie Township | Columbus News

A newborn’s life can be saved in a heartbeat — thanks to Prairie Township Fire Department Station 241’s new Safe Haven Baby Box, the first of its kind in the Columbus area. Inspired by a tragic local incident, Lt. Andrew Joseph championed this secure, temperature-controlled unit where mothers in crisis can anonymously surrender infants up to 30 days old. Once the door locks, an alarm alerts firefighters within a minute — ensuring the baby is retrieved safely. Designed as a last resort, this initiative, part of a national movement led by Monica Kelsey (herself surrendered as a baby), offers hope and protection for vulnerable infants and their mothers. Located at 123 Inah Avenue, it’s a quiet but powerful lifeline for those facing impossible choices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3556e79ffca1eb2