HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.09.22 Proclamation - Fire Prevention WeekFIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of McCall, Idaho is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting City of McCall; 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, U.S. fire departments responded to 369,500 home fires in 2014, according to the
National Fire Protection Association (NEPA); and
WHEREAS, U.S. home fires resulted in 2,745 civilian deaths in 2014, representing the majority
(84 percent) of all U.S. fire deaths;
WHEREAS, in one -fifth of all homes with smoke alarms, the smoke alarms are not working; and
WHEREAS, three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke
alarms (38 percent) or with no working smoke alarms (21 percent); and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and
WHEREAS, many Americans don't know how old the smoke alarms in their homes are, or how
often they need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, all smoke alarms should be replaced at least once every ten years; and
WHEREAS, the age of a smoke alarm can be determined by the date of its manufacture, which is
marked on the back of the smoke alarm;
WHEREAS, (CITY'S) first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires
and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, (CITY'S) residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take
personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Don't Wait — Check the Date! Replace
Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years" effectively serves to educate the public about the vital
importance of replacing the smoke alarms in their homes at least every ten years, and to
determine the age of their smoke alarms by checking the date of manufacture on the back of the
alarms.
THEREFORE, I Jackie Aymon, Mayor of City of McCall and on behalf of the City Council do
hereby proclaim October 9-15, 2016, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this city. I urge all the
people of (CITY) to find out how old the smoke alarms in their homes are, to replace them if
they're more than 10 years old, and to participate in the many public safety activities and efforts
of (CITY'S) fire and emergency services during Fire Prevention Week 2016.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand at the City of McCall in Idaho on this 22 day
of September in the year of 2016.
Jackie)". y Mayor