HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Prevention WeekWhereas, fire is a serious public safety concern, both locally and nationally, and
homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire. Nearly 3,000 people die each year
as a result of home fires, and roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths result from home fires
in which no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms are present — working smoke
alarms cut the chance of dying in a reported fire in half. The National Fire Protection
Association recommends at least one smoke alarm on every level of the home, including
the basement, outside all sleeping areas, and in all bedrooms; and
Whereas, the City of Palm Desert is committed to ensuring the safety and security
of all those living in and visiting our city. Informing the public about the importance of
smoke alarm installation and maintenance serves as an essential step toward increasing
the public's safety from home fires; and
Whereas, Palm Desert's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence
of home fires and home fire deaths and injuries through prevention and proper education.
Palm Desert's residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take
personal responsibility to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
Whereas, the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2010, "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You
Can Live With!" actively works to motivate Palm Desert's residents to implement smoke
alarm recommendations in their homes.
Now, Therefore, 1, Cindy Finerty, Mayor of the City of Palm Desert,
California, Do Hereby Proclaim the week of October 3-9, 2010, as
Fire Prevention Week
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all residents to protect their homes and families by
heeding the potentially life-saving messages of Fire Prevention Week 2010 and to support
the many activities and efforts of Palm Desert fire and emergency services.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED
RECEIVED
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
° )1' is,' 1 F D caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
;-1 I1,-R.2 n.{ Giv_ California, to be affixed this 23'd day of September, 2010.
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