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Mayor Sandifer declares October Fire Prevention Week; officials urge proper lithium‑ion battery disposal
Summary
Mayor Sandifer declared the week of October as Fire Prevention Week in Shawnee and officials urged residents to learn proper disposal methods for lithium‑ion batteries.
Sept. 22, 2025 — Mayor Sandifer declared the week of October as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Shawnee and was joined by Shawnee firefighters for the proclamation.
Why it matters: The proclamation calls attention to a specific fire safety concern—improper disposal of lithium‑ion batteries—which officials said can pose a fire hazard.
What was said: Shawnee firefighters joined Mayor Sandifer as he declared the week and encouraged residents to learn about the proper disposal of lithium‑ion batteries. The proclamation was presented during the Sept. 22 council meeting; the city’s public summary did not record a formal council vote on the proclamation.
Next steps: The proclamation is intended as a public awareness effort; no funding or specific program actions tied to the declaration were reported in the meeting summary.
Ending: Residents seeking more information were directed to city resources; the city posts agendas and archive minutes at cityofshawnee.org.
