Mayor Proclaims Fire Prevention Week

Following the president’s lead, has proclaimed next week, Oct. 9-15, as Fire Prevention Week.

Every year the president of the United States signs a proclamation for a week of fire prevention, and this year’s theme is “Protect Your Family From Fire.”

Mayor McBride’s proclamation during the City Council meeting Tuesday urges Kirkland residents to prepare and practice a home escape plan, check smoke detectors and change batteries if necessary, and check around the house to find and eliminate fire hazards.

For details, you can contact Fire Marshall Grace Steuart at 425-587-3660 orgsteuart@kirklandwa.gov. The Kirkland Fire Department web pages are also full of solid fire prevention information: click here.