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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS. fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where people
are at greatest risk from fire; and,
WHEREAS, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 355,400 home fires per year resulting in an
annual average of 2,560 civilian fire deaths; and,
WHEREAS. newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older home constructions,
with many of today's products and furnishings producing toxic gases and smoke when burned, making it
impossible to see and breathe within moments; and,
WHEREAS, these conditions contribute to a much smaller window of time for people to escape a home fire
safely, with people having as little as one to two minutes to escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds;
and,
WHEREAS, Orange County residents are responsive to public education and outreach measures and can
take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and,
WHEREAS, the 2019 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your
escaper effectively serves to educate the public about the small but important actions they can take to keep
themselves and those around them safe; and,
WHEREAS, taking steps to reduce the likelihood of fire, and escape planning and practice can help make the
most of the time you have to get everyone out of the house safely.
NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors does
hereby declare October 6-12, 2019, as "Fire Prevention Week" and urge Orange County residents to develop
a home fire escape plan with all members of the household and practice it twice a year, and to participate in
the many public safety activities and efforts of Orange County Fire Authority's fire and emergency services
during Fire Prevention Week 2019.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach this fourteenth day
of October in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen.
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