Dated: October 11, 2023
RECOGNITION OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
October 8-14, 2023
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco remains committed to educating and bringing awareness to our residents, students, and community on the importance of fire prevention and safety; and
WHEREAS, home fires killed more than 2,800 people in the United States in 2021, according to the National Fire Protection Association, and fire departments in the United States responded to 338,000 home fires; and
WHEREAS, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States and fire departments responded to more than 166,400 annually between 2016 and 2020; and WHEREAS, two of every five home fires start in the kitchen with 31% of these fires resulting from unattended cooking; and
WHEREAS, South San Francisco residents should turn pot handles toward the back of the stove; always keep a lid nearby when cooking; keep a three-foot kid-free zone around the stove, oven, and other things that could get hot; watch what they heat; and set a timer to remind them that they are cooking; 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, the City of South San Francisco first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and injuries through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention,” effectively serves to remind us to stay alert and use caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fires.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of South San Francisco does hereby declare October 8-14, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this City, and urges the people of South San Francisco to plan and practice a home fire escape for Fire Prevention Week 2023.
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember