Fire Prevention Week, 2020

Vol. 85

Thursday,

No. 196

October 8, 2020

Part IX

The President

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Proclamation 10092--Fire Prevention Week, 2020

Proclamation 10093--Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2020

Proclamation 10094--Child Health Day, 2020

Executive Order 13954--Saving Lives Through Increased Support for
Mental- and Behavioral-Health Needs

Presidential Permit of October 3, 2020--Authorizing Express Pipeline,
LLC, To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at the
International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Presidential Permit of October 3, 2020--Authorizing Front Range
Pipeline, LLC, To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at
the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Presidential Permit of October 3, 2020--Authorizing NuStar Logistics,
L.P., To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at the
International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 10092 of October 3, 2020

Fire Prevention Week, 2020

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Fire Prevention Week, we are reminded to keep
doing our part to prevent fires before they tragically
claim lives and destroy homes, businesses, and natural
resources. Every American can play a role in raising
awareness about preventing fires and taking simple
precautions to help prevent fire-related deaths and
injuries. We also commend our Nation's brave
firefighters and emergency workers who risk their
health and safety each day, and we solemnly remember
those who gave their lives in service to protect
Americans and our communities. This week, I encourage
all Americans to take steps to prepare their family,
property, and community on what to do before, during,
and after a fire.

This year, courageous firefighters and other brave
Americans have confronted one of the worst fire seasons
in our history. We have seen more than 43,500
wildfires, lost more than 10,000 buildings, and 35
people have tragically died. In the Western States,
more than 30,000 firefighters--the largest deployment
in history--have battled these fires, risking their
lives for their fellow Americans' safety. My
Administration is thankful for the assistance from our
National Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, and international
partners from Canada and Mexico to help end this
devastation.

This tragic fire season is another reminder of the
importance of effective forest management, which can
play a big role in helping prevent forest fires.
Proactive steps such as cleaning forest floors to
remove flammable limbs and leaves can help reduce the
risk of large fires and improve the health of our
Nation's forests. In 2020, I have approved more than 30
Stafford Act Declarations, including Fire Management
Assistance Grants, to help multiple States stop fires,
and we continue to encourage active forest management
efforts throughout the country.

This year, we also give special recognition to the many
American firefighters who joined the valiant efforts of
our Australian allies in fighting bushfires that killed
hundreds of people and countless animals and destroyed
thousands of homes. Tragically, three Americans
perished in this courageous effort. These heroes, all
veterans of the United States Armed Forces, embodied
the very best of the American spirit in their desire to
help others, and we will always honor their memory.

Home fires are also a cause for significant concern.
Cooking fires are one of the most common types of
residential fires, and fires in the home can start
easily if the right precautions are not taken. I
recommend that Americans take active steps to protect
themselves and their families at home, including by
testing smoke alarms once a month and replacing them
after 10 years, as recommended by the United States
Fire Administration. Additionally, it is important to
have a fire escape route in place so all are prepared
for how to leave the home if a fire does occur. We can
all do our part to prevent fires in and around our
homes to protect the lives of our families and
neighbors.

Throughout this Fire Prevention Week, we come together
to recognize the threat posed by fire, honor the lives
it claims each year, and recommit to preventing fires
in our homes, businesses, and across this great
Nation's

wildlands. I encourage all Americans to reduce fire
deaths, injuries, and property loss through prudent
preparation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 4 through
October 10, 2020, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday,
October 4, 2020, 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.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
third day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.