HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 86-267 N.C.S. 10/06/1986
ReS~lUt10C1 N~. 86-267 N.C.J.
of the City of Pf~taluma, California
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, THROUGH
OCTOBER 11, 1986 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, it has been tragically and dramatically demonstrated to the
citizens of California over the years, the devastation and suffering that can
result from fires; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these destructive fires, immeasurable losses are
caused, not only in property damage, damage to our natural resources, loss
of wildlife, but also to lives, loss of employment, production and other
economic activities; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility of preventing losses from the ravages of
fire falls on all citizens alike -young and old; and
WHEREAS, through educational programs in the schools, in the media of
the press, radio and television, we hope to "Learn N.ot to Burn Throughout
the Year" and reduce such holocausts; and
WHEREAS, practiced fire drills have been proven to be an Effective
Training method to teach both children and adults in ways to exit a burning
building and "E. D . I. T . H . ", Exit Drills in the Home, is being taught in
Petaluma as well as other areas of California and the Nation;
NOW,. THEREFORE, the Petaluma City Council hereby designates the
week beginning October 5 through October 11, 1986 as
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
and urge the citizens of. P- etaluma to become "Partners in Fire Prevention"
with professional firefighters and volunteer fire officials in their efforts to
reduce this needless, wastefu_1 sacrifice of life. and .property by making a
careful inspection of homes and properties to correct potentially dangerous
situations, such as the improper storage of flammable liquids, faulty electrical
wiring, the accumulation of combustible waste material, etc.:
We further urge. citizens .to observe itfie..~ rules ~ of fire prevention, not
only in their homes,. but in .the surroum,ding ~recr.eational areas and practice
"E.D.I.T.H."
Unde~~~i~p~~~~15brity.conferred upon this Council'by the Charter of said City.
I"hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was. introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of'the-City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (c~sj ,($~ meeting
on the .... 6th.......... day of .................. Oct ope_r;.. ---...., 19.86_, by the
following vote: •- -•-•--• -•-•-•• ---------~------•----•
Attorney
AYES.: Davis , Sobel , Cavanagh, Ba,lshaw, Woolsey,. Vice Mayor Tencer, y Ma,ttei
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST : ....................:........:::.............................................................
City Clerk
Council File. .,. . --...
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