HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2024-020-Fire Prevention Week Proclamation ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
OCTOBER 6A 21 2024
WHEREAS , Orange County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in
and visiting our 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 , understanding that :
® Home fires killed more than 2 , 700 people in the United States in 2022 , according to the
National Fire Protection Association@ ( NFPAO) , and fire departments in the United States
responded to 360 , 000 home fires .
• 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 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 who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are
more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire .
• Orange County residents need to 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 first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires
and home 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 ,
and
WHEREAS , the 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme , " Smoke alarms : Make them work for you . , "
serves to remind us of the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home ;
NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim
October 6 - 12 , 2024 , as Fire Prevention Week throughout this community , and urge all the people
of Orange County to prepare and practice a home fire escape plan for Fire Prevention Week 2024
and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Orange County ' s fire and emergency
services .
This the 1st day of October , 2024 .
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