HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-089 - Fire Prevention Week RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 8 THRU OCTOBER 14, 2017,
AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, the City of Redding, California, is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting Redding; and
WHEREAS, U.S. fire departments responded to 501,500 home fires in 2015, according to the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); and
WHEREAS, U.S. home fires resulted in 2,685 civilian deaths in 2015, representing the majority (78
percent) of all U.S. fire deaths; and
WHEREAS, newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older home
constructions; and
WHEREAS, many of today's products and furnishings produce 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, a home fire escape plan provides the skill set and know-how to quickly and safely
escape a home fire situation; and
WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan includes two exits from every room in the home; a path to the
outside from each exit; smoke alarms in all required locations; and a meeting place outside where
everyone in the home will meet upon exiting; and
WHEREAS, home fire escape plans should be developed by all members of the household; and
WHEREAS, practicing a home fire escape plan twice a year ensures that everyone in the household
knows what to do in a real fire situation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Redding's residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take
personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!"
effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of developing a home fire escape
plan with all members of the household and practicing it twice a year;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
proclaims October 8 thru October 14, 2017, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this City, and urges
all the people of the City of Redding to develop a home fire escape plan with all members of their
household and practice it twice a year, and to participate in the many public safety activities and
efforts of the City of Redding Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week 2017.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, & Weaver
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
BRENT WEAVER, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
IDCZA,Tylci L
PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney