HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-236 2021 Fire Prevention WeekMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-236
Meeting Date September 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim October 3-9, 2021 as Fire
Prevention Week – “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!™”
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Originator
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of McCall, Idaho is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting the City. 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 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) Fire Prevention Week campaign is “Learn the Sounds
of Fire Safety!™” The campaign works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you
and your family safe. When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – you must take action.
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it
the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide
lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This
horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
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 3-9, 2021 as Fire
Prevention Week in McCall. The proclamation, and talking points are attached. More information and activities can be found on the NFAP website https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week
/About
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim October 3-9, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
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