HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13056 (Appreciation National Fire Prevention Week)CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOUTION OF dPPRECIdTION
TO
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
- OCTOBER 3 - 9, 2010
WHEREAS,
the week of October 3 - 9, 2010 has been designated as Fire Prevention Week by
the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Fire
Chiefs; and
WHEREAS,
the City of San Rafael is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting our City; and
WHEREAS,
roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke
alarms or no working smoke alarms are present; and
WHEREAS,
informing the public about the importance of smoke alarm installation and
maintenance serves as an essential step toward increasing the public's safety
from home fires; and
WHEREAS,
the City's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires
and home fire deaths and injuries through prevention and proper education; and
WHEREAS,
the October 3 - 9, 2010 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Smoke Alarms: A Sound
You Can Live With!" actively works to motivate City residents to implement
smoke alarm recommendations in their homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael
hereby recognize October 3 - 9, 2010 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City, and urge all citizens
to protect their homes and families by heeding the potentially life-saving messages of Fire Prevention
Week 2010 and ensuring their smoke detectors are working properly.
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