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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Prevention Week Proclamationw r, Trit-V Jaf Arcabi"a PROCLAMATION W EREAS, 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 IYHEPXAS, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States where fire departments responded to more than 156,000 annually between 2007 and 2011; and WIERE&S, the City of Arcadia is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our city; and W EFXAS, Arcadia Fire Department personnel are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and 'l HEREA.% the 2013 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Prevent Kitchen Fires ?" effectively serves to remind us to stay alert and use caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fires. NOW THEREF0fM 1, Mickey Segal, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do hereby proclaim October 6th thru October 12th as f qRE PREVIEIVTION WEEK throughout the City, and urge all residents to check their kitchens for fire hazards and to use safe cooking practices, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Arcadia Fire Department. {Dated this Ist Day of Octoder, 2013 Mic4y Sego! Mayor Fr {Dated this Ist Day of Octoder, 2013 Mic4y Sego! Mayor