2010/09/28 City Council Resolution 2010-113RESOLUTION NO. 2010-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING
OCTOBER 3-9,2010 As
2010 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 where
people are at greatest risk to fire; and
WHEREAS, nearly 3,000 people die each year as a result of home fires each year; 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, informing the public about the importance of smoke alarm installation and maintenance
serves an essential step toward increasing the public's safety from home fires; and
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park'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, Rohnert Park's 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 Fire Prevention Week 2010, October 3 -9 theme, "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can
Live With!" actively works to motivate Rohnert Park residents to implement smoke alarm
recommendations in their homes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, does
hereby proclaim October 3 -9, 2010 as Fire Prevention Week throughout this City, and the Council urges
all the people of Rohnert Park to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety
messages of Fire Prevention Week 2010, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of
Rohnert Park's Public Safety services.
ATTEST:
Clerk
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 28h day of September, 2010.
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