2008/09/23 City Council Resolution 2008-149RESOLUTION NO. 2008-149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Observing
OCTOBER 5-11,2008, As
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, home fires killed more than 2,500 people in the United States in 2006, according to the latest
research from the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and fire departments in the
United States responded to nearly 400,000 home fires; and
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 Public Safety Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Rohnert Park'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, 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 2008 Fire Prevention Week theme, "It's Fire Prevention Week — Prevent Home Fires!"
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 5 -11, 2008 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Rohnert Park, and we urge all the
residents of Rohnert Park to protect their homes and families by heeding the important safety messages of
Fire Prevention Week 2008, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Rohnert Park's
Public Safety services.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 23`a day of September, 2008.
BREEZE: AYE SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: ABSENT VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)