Fire Education 

Fire Prevention Week — Day 3: 

                   Spot the Warning Signs! 

Prevention starts with awarness.

Today’s Tip: 

                Know When a Battery Isn’t Safe

Watch for these warning signs that your lithium-ion battery may be failing or unsafe:

Device feels hot to the touch, even when not charging.

Swelling, bulging, or leaking battery casing.

Odd smells — like burning plastic or chemicals.

Device won’t hold a charge or sparks/smokes during use.

Fire Prevention Week — Day 2

                 CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY!

This year’s theme focuses on keeping your home safe from fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The kind found in phones, e-bikes, power tools, and more.

TODAYS TIP: Charge Safely!

Always use the charger that came with your device or a manufacturer-approved replacement.

Avoid charging overnight or when you’re not home.

Place devices on a hard, flat surface while charging — never on beds, couches, or under pillows.

If a battery swells, leaks, or smells strange, stop using it immediately and safely dispose of it at a battery recycling location.

Let’s all “charge into” safer habits and protect our homes from preventable fires! 

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