Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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May 01, 2019
WHEREAS, the main causes of electrical residential fires in Michigan last year were related to heat from powered and operating equipment which resulted in 2,344 reported fires; and,
WHEREAS, there were seven civilian deaths, 77 civilian injuries, and 23 firefighter injuries related to electrical home structure fires in Michigan in 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the total dollar loss resulting from those home fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction was more than $34.6 million; and,
WHEREAS, following basic electrical safety precautions can help prevent Michiganders from being injured or killed each year; and,
WHEREAS, citizens are encouraged to inspect their homes and workplaces for possible electrical hazards; and,
WHEREAS, citizens are advised to protect their homes and families with the latest safety technology, such as ground fault circuit interrupters, arc fault circuit interrupters, and tamper resistant receptacles; and,
WHEREAS, citizens are urged to install, test, and properly maintain an adequate number of smoke alarms;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 2019 as Electrical Safety Month in Michigan.