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Council Member Reinert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES PROCLAMATION RESOLUTION NO. 01-155 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2001 WHEREAS, Cooking, heating, and electrical fires represent three of the nation's leading causes of home fires, and are collectively responsible for nearly half of all home fires and almost one-third of the associated fire deaths; and WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, The vast majority of home cooking, heating, and electrical fires can be prevented by taking simple safety precautions; and Developing a home fire escape plan and practicing it at least twice a year are critical to escaping a fire safely; and Proper installation, testing, and maintenance of smoke alarms are part of a thorough home fire escape plan; and By preventing the leading causes of home fires, and by developing and practicing a thorough home fire escape plan, people can greatly reduce their risk to fire; and The Fire Prevention Week 2001 theme, "Cover Your Bases & Strike Out Fire," teaches the public how to prevent cooking, heating, and electrical fires, and encourages people to develop a home fire escape plan that includes working smoke alarms; and The Centennial Fire Department is dedicated to the safety of life and property from the devastating effects of fire; and The members of the Centennial Fire Department are joined by other concerned citizens of the City of Lino Lakes, as well as other emergency service providers and safety advocates, businesses, schools, service clubs, and organizations in their fire safety efforts; and October 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week; and During National Fire Prevention Week, Anoka County organizations will inform area residents about fire prevention, and what we, as a concerned community can do to help;