[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 195 (Friday, October 8, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62307-62308]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25577]


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                Proclamation 8577 of October 1, 2010

                
Fire Prevention Week, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Fire Prevention Week, we reaffirm the importance 
                of fire safety and awareness, and we pay tribute to our 
                firefighters, volunteers, and first responders who put 
                themselves in harm's way to protect our lives, homes, 
                and communities every day.

                Each of us can take precautions in our homes to 
                safeguard our loved ones from the hazards of fire. 
                Smoke alarms are vital detection devices, and properly 
                installing and maintaining them in the home can help 
                keep our families safe. Residential sprinkler systems 
                can give individuals extra time to evacuate a home 
                safely in case of an emergency as well. This year's 
                theme, ``Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with,'' 
                encourages all Americans to test alarms at least once a 
                month, and to check their batteries and locations.

                Parents and caregivers should also take the time to 
                discuss and practice emergency plans with children in 
                the event of a fire. Additionally, around the home, it 
                is important to ensure electronic appliances, machines, 
                and heating units are plugged in and operated properly. 
                With responsible use of fire indoors and outdoors--from 
                safely disposing of matches and cigarettes to increased 
                attention when cooking on grills or building a 
                campfire--we can avoid untold numbers of emergencies, 
                injuries, and lives lost to fire and its consequences.

                Fire Prevention Week also calls our attention to the 
                lifesaving work our firefighters perform in communities 
                across America. These courageous professionals are the 
                first ones on the scene during an emergency, fearlessly 
                charging up smoke-filled staircases as people rush down 
                them. Some have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line 
                of duty. Our Nation is profoundly grateful for the 
                dedication and tireless efforts of our firefighters and 
                first responders in their selfless service to our 
                communities.

                I encourage all Americans to take preventative measures 
                during Fire Prevention Week to protect themselves, 
                their families, and their communities from the hazards 
                of fire and to express gratitude to our firefighters 
                and first responders. Together, we can ensure the 
                resilience and safety of our neighborhoods, and aid the 
                brave men and women who risk their lives every day to 
                protect us.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 3 through 
                October 9, 2010, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, 
                October 3, 2010, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, 
                the flag of the United States will be flown at half-
                staff on all Federal office buildings in honor of the 
                National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call 
                on all Americans to participate in this observance with 
                appropriate programs and activities and by renewing 
                their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic 
                consequences.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                first day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. 
                
                
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[FR Doc. 2010-25577
Filed 10-7-10; 8:45 am]
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