NEW YORK CITY—EVAC CHAIR North America LLC, maker of the original, lightest, and world’s best-selling evacuation chairs, will be supplying evacuation chairs to Ellis Island, part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
Ellis Island is the place families and individuals visit to celebrate and honor those family members who made the arduous journey to a new life in the United States of America.
Ellis Island opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Located at the mouth of Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, Ellis Island saw millions of newly arrived immigrants pass through its doors. In fact, it has been estimated that close to 40 percent of all current U.S. citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island.
Mark Roberts of EVAC CHAIR North America added: “We are proud of our relationship with the National Park Service. EVAC CHAIR is the leading provider of evacuation chairs to organizations around the world, including the Statue of Liberty National Monument. In the event anyone, whether visitors or staff, is required to be evacuated, we have the right solution in the EVAC CHAIR, which exceeds ADA/NFPA fire safety guidelines.”
About EVAC CHAIR
For the past 40 years, EVAC CHAIR has been the choice for safe evacuation for thousands of organizations including, high-profile companies such as Apple, Disney, and the NBA. Developed in New York City in 1982, EVAC CHAIR is the global industry standard for lightweight, portable evacuation chairs.
Today the EVAC CHAIR sells globally to large and small venues, corporate entities, and residential buildings, as well as to hotels, hospitals, office buildings, schools, assisted living facilities, and residential and commercial high-rise buildings.
EVAC CHAIR can be utilized anywhere an occupant needs assistance to get down the stairs safely. The design of the EVAC CHAIR has a narrow profile, which allows other occupants to also ascend or descend staircases during an emergency, without interference. Its unique design allows first responders to assist anyone with mobility impairments with relative ease.
For further details of products and testimonials view the EVAC CHAIR website at evac-chair.com