To the Editor:

I want to bring to light the importance of sprinklers in newly developed homes. It has come to pass that a county ordinance might not pass because of individuals worrying more about upfront costs then about saving lives as well as years of memories within a home.

 As you well know a fire is devastating to a family, especially in times where every penny counts. Upfront costs to install a sprinkler system in newly developed homes seems expensive, but with that said what cost can you put
on a family that has been left homeless.

This is not new technology since it has been around for years. We take for granted that when we walk into department stores or office buildings that we take for granted that a sprinkler system is installed. 

It is kinda like auto insurance or homeowners insurance. We grumble at having to pay it, but are thankful that it is there when we need it.

 Please urge our community members to take into consideration that a sprinkler system thought it may be costly at first will ensure that our emergency responders are kept safe and that homeowners will have peace of mind that if a fire starts in a home because of a careless smoker or children plying with matches a fire will be put out.
Put out because of a sprinkler system.

Certain construction firms are against putting in sprinkler systems because it is a burden on them to have individuals trained to install sprinkler systems. Why does it take the unthinkable when a family has to die in order for something to change.
Can't it be proactive? At what cost is the safety of a family?

Common sense would rule for installing the sprinkler systems and ensuring that
the future of our community families will be safe guarded against disaster.
It is crucial for our community to understand that foremost installing sprinklers in newly developed home will be an investment that if needed
will ensure minimal damage and loss.

Our volunteer force will not depend on the passing of the ordinance to have sprinkler systems installed. They will just add it up to doing their job with one less tool to use. 

Thank you and I hope this will be printed in our local St. Mary's Today both
online and the newspaper’s print edition.

Tod E. Jackson