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Jefferson City proclaims Fire Prevention Week, highlights lithium‑ion battery recycling and Nov. 15 drop‑off
Summary
Council issued a proclamation designating October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and the Fire Department urged residents to follow battery safety guidance and noted a city‑sponsored electronics and battery recycling event in the City Hall parking lot on Nov. 15.
Jefferson City on Thursday declared October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and used the proclamation to highlight the fire risks associated with lithium‑ion batteries and to promote safe charging and recycling.
Mayor Iron Fitzwater read the proclamation, which notes that many household electronics use lithium‑ion batteries and that misuse, damage or overcharging can cause the batteries to overheat, ignite or explode. The proclamation references the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme "Charge Into Fire Safety" and urges…
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