Proc. 2011-03 Fire Prevention Week 10-03-09-10
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2011-03
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting our City; and
WHEREAS fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are
where people are at greatest risk to fire; and
WHEREAS nearly 3,000 people die each year as a result of home fires and working smoke
alarms cut the chance of dying in a reported fire in half and the National Fire Protection
Association recommends at least one smoke alarm in every level of the home outside all
sleeping areas, and in all bedrooms; and
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence
of home fires and home fire deaths and injuries through prevention and proper
education; and
WHEREAS City of Huntsville residents are responsive to public education measures and are
able to take personal responsibility to increase their safety from fire, especially in the
home; and
WHEREAS the Fire Prevention Week 2010 theme, “Smoke Alarms A Sound You Can Live
With!” actively works to motivate residents to implement smoke alarm
recommendations in their homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me
as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
The week of October 3 through October 9, 2010
be declared: “Fire Prevention Week”
in the City of Huntsville and call upon our citizens to protect their homes and families by
heeding the potentially life-saving messages of Fire Prevention Week 2010, and to
support the many activities and efforts of the City’s fire and emergency services.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 5th day of October, 2010.
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J. Turner, Mayor