P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, in 2024, house fires claimed the lives of 2,720 people across the United States, with Fire Departments responding to 374,300 home fires; and
WHEREAS, fire remains a critical public safety concern both locally and nationally with homes being the places where individuals are at the greatest risk ; and
WHEREAS, Lithium-Ion batteries, while essential to modern daily life, can pose significant fire hazards in the home when damaged, improperly charged, or misused; and
WHEREAS, the women and men of the Torrance Fire Department are committed to reducing the incidence of home fires, fire -related injuries, and fatalities through prevention, education, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, Torrance residents who follow fire safety guidance and take proactive steps to handle, charge, and store Lithium -Ion batteries safely are better prepared and more likely to prevent fire incidents in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Safety,” highlights the importance of recognizing potential hazards and taking preventative measures to reduce the risk of Lithium-Ion battery fires in the home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE K. CHEN , as Mayor of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby proclaim October 5 through 11, 2025 as
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
in the City of Torrance and I encourage all members of the community to be aware of their surroundings, take steps to prevent home fires, and be prepared to respond in the event of a fire or other emergencies. With the growing use of lithium -ion batteries in everyday devices, it is important to handle, charge, and store them safely to reduce the risk of fire. I further encourage everyone to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Torrance Fire and Emergency Medical Services during Fire Prevention Week.
Signed this 23rd day of September 2025.
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Mayor George K. Chen
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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