Presidential Documents

60939 

Federal Register 

Vol. 79, No. 195 

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 9185 of October 3, 2014 

Fire Prevention Week, 2014 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Fires can take lives, devastate communities, and destroy our homes and 

businesses. They pose a threat to Americans across our Nation, and they 

cost us billions of dollars each year. As we mark Fire Prevention Week, 

we emphasize the importance of taking steps to prevent fires, and we recognize the selflessness of those who answer the call to fight these blazes, 

placing themselves in danger to help others. 

All Americans can protect themselves by taking precautions to guard against 

fires. This week’s theme, ‘‘Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every 

Month,’’ reminds us of the importance of installing and maintaining smoke 

alarms in the places we live and work. Powerful and unpredictable, fire 

spreads rapidly and widely. That is why I encourage every American to 

develop and practice fire evacuation plans that will allow for swift exits 

from regularly visited places. It is our responsibility to teach our children 

about fire prevention and do everything we can to protect our loved ones 

during these emergencies. To learn more about fire safety, visit 

www.Ready.gov. 

This year, our Nation has suffered tragic losses as wildfires ravage States 

across our country. As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity in 

a changing climate, fire prevention and planning only become more urgent. 

My Administration continues to take action to increase our Nation’s preparedness and resiliency, and every person can do his or her part. Americans 

who live near woodlands should clear flammable vegetation away from 

homes and buildings, and everyone can be ready by making an emergency 

kit and discussing evacuation routes and emergency plans with their families. 

We owe a great debt to our brave first responders and firefighters who 

run toward the scene of a disaster to fight fires. They are heroes who 

demonstrate courage, determination, and professionalism every day as they 

battle flames and smoke and teach their neighbors how to protect themselves. 

During Fire Prevention Week, we recognize our duty to be vigilant and 

take action to avert fires, and we remember the sacrifices of those who 

gave their lives so others might live. 

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 5 through 

October 11, 2014, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 12, 2014, 

in accordance with Public Law 107–51, the flag of the United States will 

be flown at half-staff at 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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60940 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 8, 2014 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 

October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth. 

[FR Doc. 2014–24212 

Filed 10–7–14; 11:15 am] 

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