2019-0304
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Proclamation: “Fire Prevention Week”
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our Parish; 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, the majority of U.S. fire deaths (4 out of 5) occur at home each year; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish residents should identify places in their home where fires can start and eliminate those hazards; and,
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half and should be installed in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home; and,
WHEREAS, residents should listen for the sound of the smoke alarm and respond to the sound by going outside immediately to a designated meeting place; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish residents 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, St. Charles Parish first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take action 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 Escape!™” effectively serves to remind us that we need to take personal steps to increase our safety from fire.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 6-12, 2019, AS
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK”
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO BE AWARE OF THEIR SURROUNDINGS, LOOK FOR AVAILABLE WAYS OUT IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY, RESPOND WHEN THE SMOKE ALARM SOUNDS BY EXITING THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY, AND TO SUPPORT THE MANY PUBLIC SAFETY ACTIVITIES AND EFFORTS OF ST. CHARLES PARISH’S FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2019.
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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