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City of Palo Alto (ID # 8527)
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Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 10/2/2017
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Summary Title: Proclamation Fire Prevention Week October 9-14
Title: Proclamation Honoring Fire Prevention Week
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Clerk
Attachments:
Attachment A: Proclamation Honoring Fire Prevention Week 2017
Proclamation
Fire Prevention Week
October 8-14, 2017
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in
and visiting the community; and
WHEREAS, U.S. home fires resulted in 2,560 civilian deaths in 2015, representing the majority (78
percent) of all U.S. fire deaths; and
WHEREAS, newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older home
constructions, and many of today’s products and furnishings produce toxic gases and smoke when burned,
making it impossible to see and breathe within moments; and
WHEREAS, these conditions contribute to a much smaller window of time for people to escape a home
fire safely, with people having as little as one to two minutes to escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds;
and
WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan, which should be developed by all members of the household,
includes two exits from every room in the home; a path to the outside from each exit; smoke alarms in all
required locations; and a meeting place outside where everyone in the home will meet upon exiting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto Fire Department first responders are dedicated to reducing the
occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto residents are encouraged to participate in public education measures
so they are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts; Plan 2 Ways Out!”
effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of developing a home fire escape plan with
all members of the household and practicing it twice a year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, H. Gregory Scharff, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City
Council, do hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week throughout this community; and urge
all the people of Palo Alto to participate in the many public safety activities and efforts of the City of Palo Alto
Fire and Emergency Services during Fire Prevention Week 2017.
Presented: October 2, 2017
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H. Gregory Scharff
Mayor