Proclamation Fire Prevention Week

PROCLAMATION  
Fire Prevention Week - October 8-14, 2023 
 
WHEREAS the City of El Mirage is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting 
our city; 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 cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States and fire departments responded to more 
than 166,400 annually between 2016 and 2020; and   
WHEREAS 2 out of 5 home fires start in the kitchen with 31% of the fires resulting from unattended cooking; and  
WHEREAS more than half of reported non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victims tried to 
fight the fire themselves; and 
WHEREAS children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being burned in 
a cooking fire; and 
WHEREAS El Mirage residents should turn pot handles toward the back of the stove; always keep a lid nearby 
when cooking; keep a three-foot kid-free zone around the stove, oven, and other things that could get hot; watch what they 
heat; and set a timer to remind them that they are cooking; 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 working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires almost in half; and 
WHEREAS El Mirage’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire 
injuries through prevention and protection education; and 
WHEREAS El Mirage residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to 
increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and 
WHEREAS the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire 
prevention,” effectively serves to remind us to stay alert and use caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fires. 
THEREFORE, I Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor of El Mirage do hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2023 as Fire 
Prevention Week throughout this city, and I urge all residents to check their kitchens for fire hazards and use safe cooking 
practices during Fire Prevention Week 2023, and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Fire and 
Emergency services. 
 
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Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor