HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 18-253 2018 Fire Prevention Week ProclamationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 18-253
Meeting Date October 11, 2018
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim October 7-13, 2018 as Fire Prevention Week – “Look. Listen. Learn. – Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.”
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October 7-13, 2018
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of McCall, Idaho is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting the City of McCall. Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally
and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, ““Look. Listen. Learn. – Be aware. Fire can happen
anywhere.” is the National Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) effort to reinforce the importance of having an escape plan.
In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy. They want to bring focus
to the necessisty of being prepared for a fire with these key messages:
Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes. Properly installed and working
smoke alarms, Smoke alarms detect and alert people to a fire in the early stages. Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Cooking is the leading cause
of home fires and home fire injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter
months. All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment. Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected
by a qualified professional
In an effort to support the national proclamation of Fire Prevention week and bring awareness to the citizens of McCall, staff requests the Council proclaim October 7-13, 2018 as fire
prevention week in McCall. The proclamation is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim October 8-14, 2017, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
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