(111"'Aij of Arrabi'a
PROCL"ATION
IURERE*S, the City of Arcadia is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our state; and
1V$RX.*S, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and IURER AS, smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely; and WMIREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and
1$S, Arcadia residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond; and
W$kS, Arcadia residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are'more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, Arcadia residents will make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and
INEP$AS, the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape," effectively serves to remind Arcadia it is important to have a home fire escape plan.
NOW THiMUORA I, Tom Beck, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do hereby proclaim October 9' thru October 15`h, 2022 as
FRE PREVVJMOI
And urge all the people of Arcadia to plan and practice a home fire escape for Fire Prevention Week 2022, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Arcadia's fire and emergency services.
Dated this
4th (Day of October, 2022
Tom Beck Wayor