4.1 Fire Prevention Week
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Of the city of Salina
Whereas, public safety is a top priority in Salina, Kansas; and
Whereas, safety from fire is important both to citizens and the Salina Fire Department,
who put their lives on the line with every response to fire; and
Whereas, residents of Salina must take action to prevent fires and to protect
themselves if fire strikes; and
Whereas, awareness of simple safety practices can help lower our local fire death and
injury rates; and
Whereas, working smoke alarms on every level and a home fire escape plan and
regular drills are essential for every household in Salina and
Whereas, the Salina Fire Department is joining the NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) in teaching lifesaving messages in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week;
and
Whereas, the Fire Prevention Week 2003 theme, "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay
Out!His an important reminder for all citizens.
I, Alan Jilka, mayor of Salina, Kansas, do hereby proclaim the week of October 5-11,
2003, as Fire Prevention Week and call upon the people of Salina to remember the Fire
Prevention Week 2003 caution, "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!H and urge
all citizens to heed the advice to install smoke alarms and to plan and practice fire drills.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of
the City of Salina, Kansas to be affixed this 6th day of October, 2003.
Alan Jilka, Mayor