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Proc 8432ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8432

Fire Prevention Week, 2009

President Obama proclaimed October 4–10, 2009 as Fire Prevention Week with the theme "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." The proclamation directs federal office buildings to fly flags at half-staff on October 4, 2009 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and encourages Americans to participate in fire safety programs. It contains no substantive policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 51737

Impact dates

  1. Fire Prevention Week ends

  2. Flag at half-staff on federal office buildings for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

  3. Fire Prevention Week begins

Key directives

  • Fly United States flag at half-staff on all Federal office buildings on Sunday, October 4, 2009
  • Call on Americans to participate in Fire Prevention Week with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flag at half-staff on federal office buildings October 4, 2009

Near term (90d)

  • Fire Prevention Week observance October 4-10, 2009

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8432: Fire Prevention Week, 2009 · Executive Orders