October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week, the kickoff to October Fire Prevention Month.
Charles City Fire Chief Sam Deverell says this year’s theme, “Charge into Safety — Safe Charging is a Super Power,” stresses a variety of points from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.
Other NFPA safety points include unplugging your device once fully charged; charge tools and rides like E-bikes and scooters outside; stop using your device if it feels hot; and when on a plane, keep your device within sight while it’s charging. NFPA also cautions against charging e-cigarettes and vapes on airplanes.
The Charles City Fire Department will wrap up Fire Prevention Week this Sunday (Oct. 11) with its annual free will donation Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 AM at the fire station.
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