HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2023-015-Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week – October 8-14, 2023 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
OCTOBER 8 - 14 , 2023
WHEREAS , Orange County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those
living in and visiting the county ; 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 , noting that :
• Cooking is , by far , the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries . In 2021 ,
fire departments in the United States responded to an estimated 170 , 000 home
cooking fires . These fires caused an estimated 135 deaths , 3 , 000 injuries and over
$ 494 million in property loss . Since January of this year , cooking fires have
resulted in one ( 1 ) fire fatality , four (4 ) burn injuries , and two (2 ) house fires in
Orange County .
• Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can , alerting you to danger in the
event of fire in which you may have as little as two (2 ) minutes to escape safely .
• Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.
• Orange County residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the
sounds of the smoke alarms and knows how to respond .
• Orange County residents should make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide
( CO ) alarms meet the needs of all their family members , including those with
sensory or physical disabilities .
• Orange County residents who follow cooking fire safety tips can prevent kitchen
ing on alert ! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don 't
fires , especially by be
use the stove or stovetop .
• Orange County first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
cooking fires and cooking fire injuries through prevention and protection education .
• Orange County residents that are responsive to public education measures are
better able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire , especially in
their homes .
WHEREAS , the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme , " Cooking safety starts with YOU ! Pay
attention to fire prevention TM effectively serves to remind us it is important to practice
cooking safety and participate in fire prevention in our kitchens ;
NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of County Commissioners , do hereby
proclaim October 8 . 14 , 2023 , as Fire Prevention Week in Orange County and urge all the
people of Orange County to practice cooking safety , to pay attention to fire prevention for
Fire Prevention Week 2023 , and to support the many public safety activities and efforts
of Orange County ' s fire and emergency services personnel .
This the 3rd day of October 2023 .
JarWezettAedford , Cle it
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laura Jen n Clerk to the Board '
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