HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-03 J01D_02 Proclamation_Fire Prevention WeekAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 3, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of receipt and file of Mayor’s Proclamation of October 9-15,
2022, as Fire Prevention Week
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
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STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the mayor’s proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proclamation
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
PROCLAMATION
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting our community; AND,
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes
are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; AND,
WHEREAS, home fires caused 2,580 civilian deaths in the United States in 2020,
according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), and fire departments in
the United States responded to 356,500 home fires; AND,
WHEREAS, smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the
event of fire in which you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely; AND,
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half;
AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the
sounds of the smoke alarms and knows how to respond; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee 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, Waukee residents will make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO)
alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical
disabilities; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee residents that 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, the 2022 Fire Prevention Week TM theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape
TM,” effectively serves to remind residents of Waukee it is important to have a home fire
escape plan.
THEREFORE, I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee, do hereby proclaim October 9-
15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this city, and I urge all the people of Waukee
to plan and practice a home fire escape for Fire Prevention Week 2022 and to support the
many public safety activities and efforts of Waukee’s fire and emergency services.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Waukee to be affixed this October 3, 2022.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor