Proclamation - City Council - 10/8/2024 - Fire Prevention Week - 10/6-10/12/2024 pF TN,.
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Proclamation
City of Eagle, Idaho
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Whereas, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where
people are at greatest risk from fire; and
Whereas, in the United States last year, a home structure fire was reported every 88 seconds, a home
fire death occurred every three hours and fourteen minutes, and a home fire injury occurred every 53
minutes; and
Whereas, only 1 in 4 Americans tests their smoke detector monthly per the U.S. Fire Administration's
recommendation; and
Whereas, 30% of Americans admit to committing a major fire hazard by either disconnecting their
smoke alarms (21%) or not having one altogether(9%); and
Whereas, working smoke alarms in the home can reduce the risk of dying in a fire by more
than half and
Whereas, City of Eagle residents are responsive to public education and outreach measures and can
take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
Whereas, the 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Smoke Alarms:Make them work for you!" strives
to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
Now Therefore, that I, Brad Pike, Mayor of the City of Eagle, Idaho do hereby declare
October 6-12, 2024, as "Fire Prevention Week"
and urge Eagle residents to practice fire safety.Smoke alarm data reinforces the critical importance
of installing, testing and replacing smoke detectors, and support the many public safety activities
and efforts of Eagle Fire Protection District during Fire Prevention Week 2024
Brad Pike, Ma r