HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2003-070 Fire Prevention Week -- October 5-11, 2003 A
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A PROCLAMATION
FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, public safety is a top priority in Edina; and
WHEREAS, safety from fire is important both to citizens and local firefighters,who put their lives on
the line with every response to fire; and
WHEREAS, residents of Edina must take action to prevent fires and to protect themselves if fire
strikes; and
WHEREAS, awareness of simple safety practices can help lower our local fire death and injury rates;
and
• WHEREAS,working smoke alarms on every level of the home and a home fire escape plan and regular
drills are essential for every household in Edina; and
WHEREAS, Edina is joining the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) in teaching lifesaving
messages in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Week 2003 theme, "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!" is an
important reminder for all citizens of Edina; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Fire Department will be hosting their annual Open House on Sunday, October
12, 2003,from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.with many demonstrations and safety messages by
the firefighters and other organizations along with many fun activities for children.
NOW THEREFORE,I, Dennis F.Maetzold,Mayor of Edina, do hereby proclaim the week of October
5-11, 2003, as Fire Prevention Week.This week is commemorated across North America
and supported by the public safety efforts of fire departments, schools and other safety
advocates, in conjunction with the NFPA.
AND FURTHER, call upon the people of Edina to remember the Fire Prevention Week 2003 caution,
"When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!" and urge all citizens to heed the advice to
install smoke alarms and plan and practice fire drills.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 7th day of October, two thousand three.
—Mayor Dennis F.Maetzold