MAYOR Byron James McAllister TOWN MANAGER Phillip McDaniel MAYOR PRO-TEM Joe Scarboro TOWN CLERK Dalton Larsen-Batten COUNCILMEMBERS Amy West Whitley TOWN ATTORNEY Ruth Ray Alan “Chip” Hewett 212 N. Raiford Street • Selma, NC 27576 • P: (919) 965-9841 • F: (919) 965-4637 • www.selma-nc.com PROCLAMATION TOWN OF SELMA FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026 No. 20261008A WHEREAS, The Town of Selma is committed to ensuring public safety and securing those living in and visiting our state; and WHEREAS,fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, house fires caused nearly 3,000 civilian deaths in the United States in 2024, according to the National Fire Protection Association ®(NFPA®), and fire departments in the United Stated responded to over 300,000 home fires; and WHEREAS, smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and WHEREAS, Town of Selma residents should be sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond; and WHEREAS, Town of Selma residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, Town of Selma residents will make sure their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms meet the needs of all their family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, Town of Selma first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, Town of Selma residents that are responsive to public education measures are better able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS,the 2026 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: safe charging is a superpower,” serves to remind the Town of Selma of the importance of fire safety when using lithium-ion batteries. Residents are encouraged to follow safety guidelines such as using only manufacturer-approved chargers, keeping batteries away from flammable materials, and never leaving devices charging unattended. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Byron James McAllister, Mayor of the Town of Selma, do hereby proclaim October 4th – 10th, 2026, as “Fire Prevention Week” in Selma, North Carolina, and urge all the people of the Town of Selma to plan and practice a home fire escape for Fire Prevention Week 2026 and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Town’s fire and emergency services. Duly proclaimed this ____ day of ______________ , 2026. Byron James McAllister, Mayor Dalton Larsen-Batten, Town Clerk ACTION AGENDA ITEM 2026 To: Town CouncilDate Submitted: 9/24/2026 From: Town Clerk, Dalton Larsen-BattenMeeting:

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