Mayor Calvin Chipplet read a proclamation Oct. 9 declaring October 2025 Fire Prevention Week in Clute, focusing on lithium‑ion battery safety. The proclamation cites the National Fire Protection Association and urges residents to buy listed products, charge batteries safely and recycle them responsibly.

The proclamation text noted the prevalence of lithium‑ion batteries in everyday devices — smartphones, laptops, e‑bikes and toys — and warned that misuse or damage can cause batteries to overheat or ignite. It also called attention to rising battery-related fires and the importance of community education and first-responder outreach.

The mayor said a copy of the proclamation would be provided to the fire chief. Members of the council and the mayor thanked the fire department for ongoing year-round safety education and outreach.

No formal vote was required for the proclamation; the mayor presented it on behalf of the council.