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PLAN 2 WAYS OUT!
FIRE
PREVENTION
WEEK
OCTOBER 8-14, 2017
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the city of McCall, Idaho is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in
and visiting McCall; and
WHEREAS, U.S. fire departments responded to 365,500 home fires in 2015, according to the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA); and
WHEREAS, U.S. home fires resulted in 2,560 civilian deaths in 2015, representing the majority (78
percent) of all U.S. fire deaths; and
WHEREAS, newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older home
constructions; and
WHEREAS, many of today's products and furnishings produce toxic gases and smoke when burned,
making it impossible to see and breathe within moments; and
WHEREAS, these conditions contribute to a much smaller window of time for people to escape a home
fire safely, with people having as little as one to two minutes to escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds;
and
WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan provides the skill set and know-how to quickly and safely escape a
home fire situation; and
WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan includes two exits from every room in the home; a path to the outside
from each exit; smoke alarms in all required locations; and a meeting place outside where everyone in the home
will meet upon exiting; and
WHEREAS, home fire escape plans should be developed by all members of the household; and
WHEREAS, practicing a home fire escape plan twice a year ensures that everyone in the household knows
what to do in a real fire situation;
WHEREAS, McCall's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home
fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, McCall'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 2017 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!" effectively
serves to educate the public about the vital importance of developing a home fire escape plan with all members
of the household and practicing it twice a year;
THEREFORE, 1, Jackie J. Aymon, Mayor of McCall, do hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2017, as Fire
Prevention Week throughout this community. I urge all the people of McCall to find develop a home fire escape
plan with all members of the household and practice it twice a year, and to participate in the many public safety
activities an! t,effiontsrgf McCall's fire and emergency services during Fire Prevention Week 2017.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand at the City of McCall in Idaho on this 28th
City of McCall day of September, 2017.