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To declare the week of October 8 through 14, 2017 to be Fire Prevention Week in Columbus, Ohio
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WHEREAS, The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is ““Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”; and
WHEREAS, Newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older home constructions; and
WHEREAS, Many of today’s products and furnishings produce toxic gases and smoke when burned, making it impossible to see and breathe within moments; and
WHEREAS, These conditions contribute to a much smaller window of time for people to escape a home fire safely, with people having as little as one to two minutes to escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds; and
WHEREAS, A home fire escape plan provides the skill set and know-how to quickly and safely escape a home fire situation; and
WHEREAS, A home fire escape plan includes two exits from every room in the home; a path to the outside from each exit; smoke alarms in all required locations; and a meeting place outside where everyone in the home will meet upon exiting; and
WHEREAS, Home fire escape plans should be developed by all members of the household; and
WHEREAS, Practicing a home fire escape plan twice a year ensures that everyone in the household knows what to do in a real fire situation;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2017, as Fire Prevention Week. We urge all the people of Columbus to find develop a home fire escape plan with all members of the household and practice it twice a year, and to participate in the many public safety activities and efforts of Columbus fire and emergency services during Fire Prevention Week 2017.