The 1st day of National Fire Prevention Week (October 7–13, 2012)
This holiday is observed in the United States during the week. This week is
focused on promoting fire safety and prevention. The first Presidential
proclamation of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin
Coolidge.
Birthdays
1888,
October 7- 1965, November 18
Henry Agard Wallace was the thirty-third vice president of the US
1942, October 7
Joy Behar is an American comedian, writer, actress and television personality
Contributed by Yana Perepelitsa
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which happened in October 1871. It killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began Oct. 8, but continued into and did most of its damage Oct. 9.
ReplyDeleteFire Prevention Week is a time to check evacuation plans at home and in the workplace to ensure the safety of loved ones and co-workers. It is also a time to check and eliminate hidden hazards and prepare families and co-workers for any emergency. Finally, it is a great time to make sure all sleeping areas are equipped with smoke detectors, checking them at least semi-annually to ensure they work properly if a fire should occur.
This year's theme, "Have 2 Ways Out," is designed to educate people about the importance of having two ways out of a home in case of a fire. Many people underestimate how fast a fire spreads, so they do not take escape planning seriously.
Henry Agard Wallace (October 7, 1888 – November 18, 1965) was the 33rd United States Vice President, Presidential Cabinet Secretary. He served as Vice President of the United States of America during the 3rd Administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1941 to 1945). He ran for the Presidency in 1948, and also served as United States Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Commerce.
ReplyDeleteThere is one interesting fact about the Great Chicago Fire.
ReplyDeleteAccording to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow – belonging to Mrs. Catherine O’Leary – kicked over a lamp, setting first the barn, then the whole city on fire. Chances are you’ve heard some version of this story yourself; people have been blaming the Great Chicago Fire on the cow and Mrs. O’Leary, for more than 130 years. But recent research byChicagohistorian Robert Cromie has helped to debunk this version of events.