Liberty County proclaims Fire Prevention Week and Native Plant Awareness Day
Liberty County presented proclamations recognizing Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4–10, 2026) with an NFPA theme on safe charging and declared Native Plant Awareness Day and a Fort Morris cleanup, urging residents to learn safe charging practices and join conservation events.
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Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Morrison Jr. and Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Charles Rooney presented a proclamation asking residents to focus on charging safety amid a national rise in lithium‑ion battery fires. "Fire prevention is part of our community risk reduction initiative," Morrison said, explaining the 2026 NFPA theme and the county's outreach to schools and partners.
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