HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/15/2019 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2019 AS INDOOR AIRPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the majority of people spend 90% or more of their time indoors; and
WHEREAS, indoor air quality is typically up to 5 times worse than outdoor air quality;
and
WHEREAS, one in four households in Fort Collins report they have family member with
a respiratory problem; and
WHEREAS, mold, carbon monoxide, pests, and allergens cause or contribute to a wide
range of illnesses and diseases, including asthma, and other respiratory issues; and
WHEREAS, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, chemical exposure from improper storage and use in the home can pose a
danger to children and others; and
WHEREAS, many families and households are unaware that their homes can have
serious health hazards related to indoor air quality and chemical safety; and
WHEREAS, climate change may worsen indoor air quality environments due to
infiltration of outdoor air quality issues such as wildfire smoke; and
WHEREAS, education and awareness about simple steps to improve indoor air quality
can improve health and well-being.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins do hereby
proclaim the month of October 2019 as
NATIONAL INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of October, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk