HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.3 ProcNatFirePreventonWkA PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, public safety is a top priority in Dublin, California; and
WHEREAS, safety from fire is important both to citizens and local firefighters, who put their lives on the line with
every response to fire; and
WHEREAS, residents of Dublin must take action to prevent fires and to protect themselves if fire strikes; and
WHEREAS, awareness of simple safety practices can help lower our local fire death and injury rates; and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms on every level and a home fire escape plan and regular drills are essential for every
household in Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is joining the National ttire Protection Association (NFPA) in teaching lifesaving
messages in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Week 2003 theme "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!" is an important
reminder for all citizens of Dublin.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Janet Lockhar!,,·Mayor of Dublin, on b, ehalf of the entire City
Council; do hereby proclaim the week of October 5 - 11, 2003, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Dublin to
commemorate and support the public s'afety efforts of fire departments, schools and other safety advocates, in
conjunction with the NFPA, and urge all citzzens to heed the advice to install smoke alarms and plan and
drills.
DATED: October 7, 2003
Mayor Janet Lockhart