HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-255 2020 Fire Prevention WeekMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-255
Meeting Date September 24, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim October 4-10, 2020 as Fire
Prevention Week – “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™”
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 “Serve Up Fire Safety
in the Kitchen!™” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Help educate everyone in your community about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves safe while cooking in the kitchen. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires
and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen, and two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food
or other cooking materials.
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.
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 4-10, 2020 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/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Prep
aredness/Fire-Prevention-Week/About
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim October 4-10, 2020 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
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