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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
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{Dated this
Ist Day of Octoder, 2013
Mic4y Sego! Mayor