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Proclamation 8881

Fire Prevention Week, 2012

This proclamation designates October 7-13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week, encourages Americans to take fire safety precautions, and orders flags flown at half-staff on October 7, 2012 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. It honors firefighters and fallen firefighters while promoting public awareness of fire prevention.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 62133

Impact dates

  1. Fire Prevention Week ends

  2. Fire Prevention Week begins; flags flown at half-staff on Federal office buildings

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 7 through October 13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week
  • Fly United States flag at half-staff on all Federal office buildings on Sunday, October 7, 2012
  • Call on all Americans to participate with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued October 5, 2012

Near term (90d)

  • Fire Prevention Week observance October 7-13, 2012
  • Flags at half-staff October 7, 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8881: Fire Prevention Week, 2012 · Executive Orders