009 of 2021 - Declaring between April 8, 2021 and May 8, 2021 as days to Sound the Alarm to help educate and proteJOINT RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR THE SOUND THE ALARM PROGRAM
FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
WHEREAS, home fires claim an average of seven lives every day but installed working
smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is working to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries
by 25%; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to virtually provide free fire
safety and prevention workshops to families, and families who need smoke
alarms will be placed on a waiting list for future installations; and
WHEREAS, Sound the Alarm events will be held virtually throughout the United States
in more than 100 major U.S. cities, including Salt Lake City, between April
8, 2021 and May 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Sound the Alarm is part of the ongoing annual Red Cross Home Fire
Campaign, already credited with saving 836 lives across the country; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City, the Red Cross, and community partners will help save lives
through Sound the Alarm by educating families about home fire safety,
helping families create a fire escape plan and practice their plan, and will
install free smoke alarms in the future when it is safe to resume in-person
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor declare between April 8, 2021
and May 8, 2021 as days to Sound the Alarm to help educate and protect
residents of our community against home fires.
9 of 2021
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
residents of Salt Lake City are encouraged to participate in the Sound the
Alarm program from the American Red Cross and join in this lifesaving
effort.
Adopted this ___ day of April 2021
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Erin Mendenhall Amy Fowler, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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James Rogers, Vice Chair Andrew Johnston
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Chris Wharton Ana Valdemoros
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
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Darin Mano Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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