HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-02 J01C Proclamation_Fire Prevention WeekAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 2, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of receipt and file of Mayor’s Proclamation of October 8-14,
2023, as Fire Prevention Week
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
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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:
J1C
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 killed more than 2,800 people in the United States in 2021,
according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), 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, more than half of reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred
when the victims tried to fight the fire themselves; AND,
WHEREAS, children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with
cooking than being burned in a cooking fire; AND,
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires almost in
half; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee 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 Waukee residents are responsive to public education measures
and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their
homes; AND,
WHEREAS, the 2023 Fire Prevention Week TM theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU.
Pay attention to fire prevention TM,” effectively serves to remind us to stay alert and use
caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fires.
THEREFORE, I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee, do hereby proclaim October 8-
14, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this city, and I urge all the people of Waukee
to check their kitchens for fire hazards and use safe cooking practices during Fire
Prevention Week 2023, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the
city 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 2, 2023.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor