Dated: September 25, 2024
RECOGNIZING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
October 6 - 12, 2024
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, the theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The South San Francisco Fire Department is teaming up with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home; and
WHEREAS, roughly three out of five deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or with no working smoke alarms; and
WHEREAS, home fires killed more than 2,700 people in the United States in 2022, and Fire Departments responded to 360,000 home fires; and WHEREAS, South San Francisco residents should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, and test smoke alarms monthly; 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, our community members are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of South San Francisco does hereby declare October 6 - 12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this City, and urges the people of South San Francisco to make sure their homes have working smoke alarms and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of our fire and emergency services team.
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James Coleman, Mayor
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Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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Mark Nagales, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember