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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 3, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Prepared by: Bonnie Terra, Divison Chief/Fire Marshal
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will proclaim October 8-14, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week.
Established by the National Fire Protection Association, the annual Fire Prevention
Week campaign began in 1922 as a commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire and as
a way to annually emphasize the need for fire safety through out communities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Prevention Day
proclamation and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday
through Saturday period in which October 9 falls.
Each year a theme is established. The theme for 2017, "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.
During the week of October 8-14, 2017, the City is asking residents to develop a home
fire escape plan.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
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ATTACHMENTS:
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