HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
Fire Prevention Week 2022
WHEREAS, Historically, one week every October is known as Fire Prevention Week
and is intended to help raise awareness to the risks of building fires; and
WHEREAS, this year, Fire Prevention Week will be held from Sunday October 9 to
Saturday October 15; and
WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week was started by the National Fire Protection
Association in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871; and
WHEREAS, the Great Chicago Fire burned between October 8th to October 10th. It killed
over 300 residents and destroyed over 17,000 buildings with damages
totaling $4.484 billion in today’s dollars; and
WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health observance in
our country; and
WHEREAS, Fire Prevention Week teaches children and adults how to stay safe in the
event of fire; and
WHEREAS, residential fires are a leading cause of injury and death and can affect
anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income level, religion or
background; and
WHEREAS, this year’s fire prevention theme is, Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape with
an emphasis of having a home fire escape plan as well as knowing at least
two ways out of the house; and
WHEREAS, all primary level schools in San Rafael have been notified of Fire
Prevention Week, offering our support, and how to access fire safety
materials that can be shared with students.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the week of October
9 through October 15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week and in doing so, urge all residents and
community members to have and practice a home fire escape plan.
Kate Colin
Mayor
