2010-0320
Title
Proclamation: "Fire Prevention Week in St. Charles Parish"
Body
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 where people are at greatest risk to fire; and,
WHEREAS, nearly 3,000 people die each year as a result of home fires; and,
WHEREAS, roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from home fires in which no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms were present; and,
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a reported fire in half; and,
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association recommends at least one smoke alarm on every level of the home (including the basement) outside all sleeping areas, and in all bedrooms; and,
WHEREAS, informing the public about the importance of smoke alarm installation and maintenance serves as an essential step toward increasing the public's safety from home fires; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire deaths and injuries through prevention and proper education; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal responsibility to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and,
WHEREAS, the 2010 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With" focuses on educating people about the importance of smoke alarms and encourages everyone to take the steps necessary to update and maintain their home smoke alarm protection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 3 - 9, 2010, AS
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
IN
ST. CHARLES PARISH"
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL ...
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