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Fire marshal urges caution with lithium-ion batteries as part of Fire Prevention Week outreach
Summary
The city’s fire prevention division previewed Fire Prevention Week’s theme, 'Charge into fire safety,' focusing on lithium-ion battery risks, safe charging, certification and recycling options; a council member asked about battery-collection options with sanitation.
The City of Santa Cruz Fire Department and division staff on Sept. 30 presented Fire Prevention Week messaging focused on lithium-ion batteries and household charging safety, part of an annual national campaign.
Division Chief Tim Shields (fire marshal) presented the National Fire Protection Association theme "Charge into fire safety" and emphasized three safety steps: buy products listed by recognized testing laboratories (for example, UL or ETL),…
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