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PR� �LAMATI�N
FIRE PREVENTIDN WEEK ZD26
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WHEREAS, the Town of Fountain Hills is committed to ensuring the safety and se�urity af all those li�ing in
Fountain Hills and �isiting; and
WHEREAS, fire remains a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presenGe of
lithium-ion batteries in many household de�ices introduces unique fire risks; and
WHEREAS, most of the rechargeable electronics used in homes daily, including smartphones, tablets,
laptops, power tools, e-hikes, e-scooters, and toys, are powered hy lithium-ian batteries, whi�h if misused,
damaged, or impraperly charged, can o�erheat, start a fire, or explocfe; and
WH�REAS, the Natianal Fire Protection AssociationF {NFPA"J reports an increase in battery-reiated fires,
underscoring the need for pu�lic educatian on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries and de�ices; and
WHEREAS, the way lithium-ian battery de�iees are charged can make a cfifference in helping pre�ent home
fires; and
WF{EREAS, safe �harging includes using the cord and charger that came with yaur de�ice or one appro�ed
by the manufacturer, �harging on a hard, flat surfa�e, watching for warning signs like de�ices that are �ery
hot ar start to swell, unplugging when fully �harged, and tharging larger de�ices like e-bikes outside and
away from exits; and
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WH�REAS, residents are en�ouraged to understand that safe charging means making smart choices e�ery ;; �
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WHEREAS, Fountain Hills first responders are dedirated ta reducing the accurrence of fires through �` Q
pre�ention, safety education, and community outt'eath; and i; +��
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WHfREAS, the �a26 Fire Pre�ention Week'"" theme, "Charge into Fire 5afety'"": Safe Charging Is a
Superpower," serves t❑ remind all residents that safe charging can help reduce the risk ❑f fires in homes
and communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, f, Mayor Gerry Friedel d❑ hereby proclaim Qctaber 4-1fl, 2026, as
FIRE PREVENTIQN WEEK
throughaut Fauntain Hills and urge all residents ta learn abaut and practice safe �harging ha�its.
IN WI7NE5S WHEREDF, I ha�e hereunta set my hand and caused t❑ be affixed the Great Seaf of the Town
of Fauntain Hills, Arizona, this 5t"� day of Qctober �026. s
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Gerry . Friedei, Mayor
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Bevefyn J. �nderfT�wn Clerk
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