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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 3 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> FIRE PREVENTION WEEK <br /> OCTOBER 9-15, 2022 <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in <br /> and visiting our county; and <br /> WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the <br /> locations where people are at greatest risk from fire, understanding that: <br /> • Home fires caused 2,580 civilian deaths in the United States in 2020, according to the <br /> National Fire Protection Association° (NFPA°), and fire departments in the United States <br /> responded to 356,500 home fires. <br /> • Home fires caused 4 civilian deaths in Orange County in 2021 and fire departments <br /> responded to 1,296 home fires. <br /> • Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of <br /> fire in which you may have as little as two minutes to escape safely. <br /> • Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. <br /> • Orange County residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds <br /> of the smoke alarms and knows how to respond. <br /> • Orange County residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are <br /> more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire. <br /> • Orange County residents need to make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) <br /> alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or <br /> physical disabilities. <br /> • Orange County first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires <br /> and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education. <br /> • Orange County residents that are responsive to public education measures are better <br /> able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape," effectively <br /> serves to remind us it is important to have a home fire escape plan; <br /> NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br /> October 9-15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this community, and urge all the people <br /> of Orange County to prepare and practice a home fire escape plan for Fire Prevention Week 2022 <br /> and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Orange County's fire and emergency <br /> services. <br /> This the 3rd day of October, 2022. <br /> Renee Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board <br />