2009/09/22 City Council Resolution 2009-99RESOLUTION NO. 2009-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
OBSERVING
OCTOBER 4-10,2009 As
2009 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those
living in and visiting our City; 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, roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns, more than 200,000
individuals are seen in the nation's emergency rooms for burn injuries; and
WHEREAS, thermal burns outnumber scalds nearly two -to -one, but for children ages five and
under, scalds outnumber burns roughly two -to -one.
WHEREAS, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, while heating
equipment and smoking are the leading causes of home fire deaths; and
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park 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, 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, the 2009 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned"
effectively serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safer from fire during Fire
Prevention Week and year- round.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park, does hereby proclaim October 4 -10, 2009 as Fire Prevention Week throughout this City, and urges
all the people of Rohnert Park to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety
messages of Fire Prevention Week 2009, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of
Rohnert Park's Public Safety services.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 22 °d day of September, 2009.
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BELFORTE: AYE LCALLINAN: AYE" MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: ABSENT BREEZE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)