Proclamation - 2021 Fire Prevention Week

PROCLAMATION 
 
To designate the Week of October 3-9, 2021 
Fire Prevention Week 
 
 
WHEREAS, the City of El Mirage is committed to ensuring safety and security of all those 
living in and visiting El Mirage; 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; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, 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 2 minutes to escape safely; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half and 
everyone in the home should understand the sounds of the alarms and know how to respond; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more 
prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, residents will make sure their smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all their 
family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the City of El Mirage Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence 
of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, the 2021 Fire Prevention WeekTM theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire 
SafetyTM,” effectively serves to remind us it is important to learn the different sounds of smoke 
and carbon monoxide alarms, 
 
 
THEREFORE, I Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor of the City of El Mirage do hereby proclaim 
October 3–9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week, and I encourage the community to “Learn the 
Sounds of Fire Safety” and to support and participate in the fire prevention educational activities 
and efforts of the El Mirage Fire Department. 
 
 
 
 
Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor