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AGENDA TITLE: Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2016
PREPARED BY: Fire Chief
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Chandler to present a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 9-15, 2016 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Mayor has been requested to present a proclamation
proclaiming the week of October 9-15, 2016 as "Fire Prevention
Week" in the City of Lodi. "Don't Wait: Check the Date! Replace
Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years" is the official theme for this year's
Fire Prevention Week campaign (Attachment 1). Lodi Fire Chief
Larry Rooney will be at the meeting to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
APPROVED:
StOhen Schwa , City Manager
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�1 Test smoke alarms
at least once a
month by pushing
the test button.
4 If the smoke alarm
sounds, get outside
®� and stay outside.
Go to your outside
meeting place.
Call the fire
department from
a cellphone or a
neighbor's phone.
Stay outside until
the fire department
says it's safe to go
back inside.
Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate
sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the
basement. Larger homes may need more alarms. For the best
protection, make sure all smoke alarms are interconnected.
When one sounds, they all sound.
4 If the smoke alarm
sounds, get outside
®� and stay outside.
Go to your outside
meeting place.
Call the fire
department from
a cellphone or a
neighbor's phone.
Stay outside until
the fire department
says it's safe to go
back inside.