Proclaim Oct. 3-9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
PROCLAIM OCT. 3-9, 2021, AS FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 5th day of October, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith
By: Amber Smith, Vacant, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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a°P t trdsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester •••y`�°:°••'•• Sean D. Swope
Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
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PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 3-9, 2021, AS
LEWISFire preventi on
Week
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners is committed to ensuring the Learn the
safety and security of all those living in and SoiI,)cjvisiting Lewis County; and S
WHEREAS,fire is a serious public safety concern of hire Safety
both locally and nationally,and homes are the
locations where people are at greatest risk from �)
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WHEREAS, home fires killed 2,770 people in the PREVENTION
U.S. in 2019,according to the National Fire WEEK
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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
WHEREAS, residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and
knows how to respond; and
WHEREAS, individuals 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, locals should ensure that their smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all their family
members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and
home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, area residents 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 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety," effectively serves
to remind us it is important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
THEREFORE, we,the members of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim October 3-9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this region, and we urge all the
people of Lewis County to"Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" for Fire Prevention Week 2021 and to
support the many public safety activities and efforts of Lewis County's fire and emergency services.
Done in open session this 5th day of October, 2021.
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,BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Oct. 5, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Proclaim Oct. 3-9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Proclaim Oct. 3-9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week
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