HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-04-J01C Proclamation_Fire Prevention WeekAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of receipt and file of a Mayor’s Proclamation
recognizing Fire Prevention Week 2021
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:
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 2,770 people in the United States in 2019,
according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), and fire departments in
the United States responded to 339,500 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 alarms and knows how to respond; AND,
WHEREAS, people 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, people should also make sure their smoke and 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, public education measures help Waukee residents to take personal steps to
increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; AND,
WHEREAS, the 2021 Fire Prevention WeekTM theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM,”
effectively serves to remind us it is important to learn the different sounds of smoke and
carbon monoxide alarms.
THEREFORE, I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee, do hereby proclaim October 3–9,
2021, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this community, and I urge all the people of
Waukee to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” for Fire Prevention Week 2021 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 5, 2020.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor