HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Fire Prevention WeekWhereas, the City of Palm Desert is committed to ensuring the
safety and security of all those living in and visiting our city; and
Whereas, fire is a serious public safety concern, both locally and
nationally, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires
kill nearly 3,000 people in the United States each year, and the vast
majority of home fire deaths are preventable; and
Whereas, having a working smoke alarm cuts the risk of dying in a
fire by half. On average, 3 out of 5 home fire deaths result where there
are either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms; and
Whereas, half of home fire deaths result from fires reported
between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep; and
Whereas, Palm Desert's first responders are dedicated to reducing
the occurrence of home fires, home fire deaths, and injuries through
prevention and protection education. Palm Desert's residents are
responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal
steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
Whereas, the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2015 is "Hear the
Beep Where You Sleep — Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke
Alarm!"
Now, Therefore, I, Susan Marie Weber, Mayor of the City of
Palm Desert, California, Along With the Entire City Council, Do Hereby
Proclaim the week of October 5-11, 2015, as
Fire Prevention Week
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all residents to install smoke alarms in
every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every
level of the home, and support the many public safety activities and
efforts of Palm Desert's fire and emergency services during Fire
Prevention Week.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
California, to be affixed this 10"' day of September, 2015.