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Mayor's Proclamation
WHEREAS, 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 the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has documented through
its research a significant increase in injuries and/or death from fires at home, even as
home fires have steadily declined; and
WHEREAS, Palm Deserts' first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Palm Deserts' residents are responsive to public education measures and
are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Practice your escape routes,
effectively serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safer from
fire during Fire Prevention Week and year-round.
WHEREAS, knowledge of your fire escape routes will have a positive effect on the
home fire problem and is an opportunity to prevent painful injury and/or death
NOW,THEREFORE, I Mayor of Palm Desert do hereby proclaim
October 7-13, 2007 as Fire Prevention Week throughout this city, and I urge residents
to heed the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2007 and to support
the many public safety activities and efforts of Palm Deserts' fire and emergency
services.