C i t y o f P e t a l u m a
P r o c l a m a t i o n
WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK – MAY 4-10, 2025
WHEREAS, the city of Petaluma, like so many cities in California, is vulnerable to wildfire risk; and
WHEREAS, residents in areas with a potential for wildfires can impact the risk and severity of wildfires and reduce deaths, injuries , and property losses through their preparedness efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is dedicated to reducing the spread of wildfire, and has done so through a hazardous vegetation program, and provided chipping days for residents to assist them in reducing their risk, and WHEREAS, preparedness actions by a single individual, or entire neighborhood, contribute to a safer community when wildfires happen; and WHEREAS, the residents of Petaluma can become local champions through committing to providing services that improve defensibility and resiliency and move them toward becoming a more fire adapted community; and WHEREAS, all residents throughout Petaluma are encouraged to participate in Wildfire Awareness Week by improving their defensibility and resiliency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that I, Kevin McDonnell, Mayor of Petaluma, along with the members of the Petaluma City Council do hereby proclaim May 4-10, 2025 as Wildfire Awareness Week in the City of Petaluma.
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Kevin McDonnell, Mayor
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Caitlin Corley, City Clerk