CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 9-15, 2022 AS
Fire Prevention Week
WHEREAS the City of Sebastopol is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living and visiting our City; and
WHEREAS fire is a serious public safety concern, both locally and nationally, and homes are where people are at the greatest risk to fire; and
WHEREAS roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms were present; and
WHEREAS working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a reported fire in half; 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 informing the public about the importance of smoke alarm installation and maintenance serves an essential step toward increasing the public’s safety from home fires; and WHEREAS, City residents should make sure their smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, City residents who are responsive to public education measures are better able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS this year is the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week and the 2022 Fire Prevention theme for this period is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Patrick Slayter, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City of Sebastopol and urge all residents to “Not Wait and Plan Your Escape”.
DRAFT For Oct 4 2022 Council Meeting
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this 4th day of October 2022.
DRAFT For Oct 4 2022 Council Meeting
Patrick Slayter, Mayor, City of Sebastopol