Item 313/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To: Lisa L. Kim From: Chief Covey
Dept: City Manager Dept: OCFA
Date: 9/22/2026
Subject: Adoption of a Proclamation designating October 4th through October 10th, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to adopt a Proclamation designating October 4th through October 10th, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Since 1922, there has been a public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in the country. During Fire Prevention Week, children and adults learn how to prevent fires and what safeguards to take if a fire starts.
Firefighters and community educators provide lifesaving public education to prevent fires from starting and drastically decrease injuries and casualties caused by fires.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating loss of life and damage. This horrific blaze killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
This year, Fire Prevention Week will be observed October 4-10, 2026. This year’s campaign, "Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower," strives to educate everyone about how to buy, charge, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely. We encourage Orange County residents to use, store and dispose of lithium ion batteries safely.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
Item 313/2026
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Proclamation designating October 4th through October 10th, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Proclamation