HomeMy WebLinkAbout161006 - Fire Prevention Week ProclamationTown of Fountain Hills
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Town of Fountain Hills, AZ is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting Fountain Hills; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concem both locally and nationally, and homes are where
people are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS, U.S. fire departments responded to 369,500 home fires in 2014, according to the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA); and
WHEREAS, U.S. home fres resulted In 2,745 civilian deaths in 2014, representing the majority (84
percent) of all U.S. fire deaths; and
WHEREAS, in one-fifth of all homes with smoke alarms, the smoke alarms are not working; and
WHEREAS, three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke alarms (38
percent) or with no working smoke alarms (21 percent); and
WHEREAS. working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and
WHEREAS, many Americans don't know how old the smoke alarms in their homes are or how often
they need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, all smoke alarms should be replaced at least once every ten years; and
WHEREAS, the age of a smoke alarm can be determined by the date of its manufacture, which Is
marked on the back of the smoke alarm; and
WHEREAS, Fountain Hills' first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fres
and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS. Fountain Hills' residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to
take personal steps to Increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Don't Wait — Check the Date! Replace Smoke
Alarms Every 10 Years" effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of replacing
the smoke alarms In their homes at least every ten years, and to determine the age of their smoke
alarms by checking the date of manufacture on the back of the alarms.
THEREFORE, I Linda M. Kavanagh Mayor of Fountain Hills do hereby proclaim October 9-15, 2016,
as Fire Prevention Week throughout Fountain Hills. I urge all Fountain Hills residents to find out how
old the smoke alarms in their homes are, to replace them H they are more than ten years old, and to
participate in the many public safety activities and efforts of Fountain Hills' fire and emergency
services during Fire Prevention Week 2016.
DATED This 6'" day of October, 2016. Wndh
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