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Proclamation for Carbon Monoxide Prevention Week
Whereas carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the silent killer because it is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas; and
Whereas CO is the leading cause of accident poisoning deaths in North America; and
Whereas each year, it proves fatal for dozens of Canadians and makes thousands more sick with what they think is the flu; and
Whereas increasing awareness of the importance of having functioning carbon monoxide detectors can help save lives; and
Whereas this November, the Town of Arnprior’s..
Proclamation for Fire Prevention WeekWhereas 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,..
Proclamation for Test Your Smoke Alarm DayWhereas "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" marks the first day of action to promote installing and testing working smoke alarms in every home in Ontario; and
Whereas in 2022, there were 133 fire fatalities in the Province of Ontario, the largest number of fire-related deaths in 20 years; and
Whereas a working smoke alarm has been legally required to be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario since 2006; and
Whereas this awareness campaign is led by the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall and..
