Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week

Whereas the Town of Arnprior is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Arnprior; and

Whereas fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and

Whereas residents should identify places in their home where fires can start and eliminate those hazards; and

Whereas residents should install working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home; and

Whereas residents should listen for the sound of the smoke alarm and when it sounds respond by going outside immediately to the designated meeting place; and

Whereas residents 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 our first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and

Whereas the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” and it aims to educate everyone about using these batteries safely and stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.

Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 5^th to 11^th, 2025 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the Town of Arnprior and urge all residents and visitors to buy only listed products, charge devices safely, and dispose of/recycle batteries responsibly, and support the many public safety activities of the Arnprior Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week and all year long.

Lisa McGee, Mayor