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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-10-05_Proclamation_Fire Prevention WeekMUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER THE MUNI YOF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2022 CHESTER WHEREAS the 2022 Fire Prevention theme is; Fire Won't Wait, Plan Your Escape ©NFPA AND WHEREAS THE MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER, recognizes fire is a serious public safety concern and fire losses in Canada remain unacceptably high thereby necessitating improved fire prevention measures; commits to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and reducing the loss of lives and property from fire through individual and community fire prevention programs; recognizes homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire and urges all residents to plan and practice a home fire escape plan; reminds everyone to be responsive to public education measures and take action to increase their safety from fire and to earnestly work to eliminate those fire hazards that cause the loss of life and property; supports the members of the Fire Service and other public agencies in combining their talents and efforts to ensure a successful fight against those conditions that cause fire; NOW THEREFORE, I, Allen Webber, Warden for the Municipality of Chester, this 291h day of September 2022, do hereby designate the week of October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the Municipality, and I call upon our citizens to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school. I call upon all public information agencies to actively participate in an effort to provide effective fire prevention programs, which will instill in the minds of each citizen, those fire safety practices that will reduce the loss of life and property caused by fire. Allen Webber, Warden Municipality of the District of Chester