FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by
Fire Chief
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION — "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" OCTOBER 9 -15, 2022 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council recognizes the week of October 9 - 15, 2022, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Santa Maria.
BACKGROUND:
National "Fire Prevention Week" commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings.
DISCUSSION:
The theme for the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week 2022 campaign is, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape.", which serves as a reminder to prepare and know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. The campaign works to educate residents about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Fire Department staff wishes to support this message by educating City residents about eliminating fire hazards, having working smoke alarms, and planning and practicing a home escape plan.
TODD TUGGLE
Fire Chief
City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
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WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting the City of Santa Maria; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the greatest risk from fire is in the home; and
WHEREAS, smoke alarms sense smoke well before the resident can, providing an alert in the event of a fire in which residents may have as little as two minutes to escape safely; and WHEREAS, 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, residents should ensure their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and education; and WHEREAS, the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." effectively serves as a reminder that it is important to plan and practice a home fire escape plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby recognize October 9 through October 15, 2022, as:
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK"
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents to plan and practice a home fire escape plan; learn the sounds of their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; and respond when the alarm sounds by exiting the building immediately.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 4`" day of October 2022.
Alice M. Patino, Mayor