HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem B2 - Proclamation: Drowning Prevention & Awareness MonthPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for Orange County
children under the age of five and is a countywide crisis requiring
everyone's help; and
WHEREAS, drowning is a silent event occurring in as little as two inches of water,
including swimming pools, spas, lakes, the ocean or any body of water;
and
WHEREAS, drowning prevention safety information such as "Children Drown Without
a Sound - Watch the Water" should be read and practiced in order to
reduce drowning or near - drowning incidents; and
WHEREAS, the initiatives set forth in the "Children Drown Without a Sound - Watch
the Water' campaign should increase public awareness regarding proper
procedures to prevent this needless tragedy; and
WHEREAS, these lifesaving procedures will be highlighted during the month of June
as the Orange County Fire Authority has dedicated each week in June to
a specific prevention message.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Larson, Mayor, on behalf of the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach, hereby proclaim June, 2002 as
"Drowning Prevention & Awareness Month"
encouraging all Seal Beach residents, schools, recreational facilities, businesses and
homeowner associations to become partners in preparedness by increasing their
knowledge of proper safety measures to follow in preventing this needless tragedy.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Seal Beach to be affixed this Twenty- Eighth Day of May, in the Year Two Thousand -Two.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Agenda Item l-
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
PO Box 86, Orange, CA 92856 -9086. 180 South Water St., Orange, CA 92866 -2123
Chip Prather, Fire Chief (714) 744 -0400 www.ocfaorg
May 1, 2002
The Honorable William Doane
Mayor of Seal Beach
City Hall
2118" Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740 -6379
Dear Mayor Doane,
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for Orange County children under age
five. Many more children are victims of near drowning. Last year alone, there were
sixteen drownings countywide and ten of those were drowning related deaths to children
under the age of five. This is a countywide crisis that requires everyone's help in
reducing this needless tragedy.
The Orange County Fire Authority has taken a very proactive approach in reducing the
number of drowning incidents in Orange County and would like to increase awareness by
declaring June as "Drowning Prevention and Awareness Month." We are requesting
support in this endeavor from the City of Seal Beach. Enclosed is a sample Proclamation
that we would like to have included on the May 28, 2002 City Council Agenda.
Please join us as partners in preparedness by declaring June as "Drowning Prevention and
Awareness Month" - Together, we can make a difference. If you have any questions, or
would like additional information, please feel free to contact the Community Relations and
Education Services Section at (714) 532 -7266. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
L�-o
Chip Prather
Fire Chief
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