The Gretna Fire Department started the celebration of National Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, October 5th with their Annual Pancake Feed at the Capehart Station! This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home", works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. It stresses the importance to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Charge into Fire Safety: 3 Steps
Buy only listed product:
When buying a product that uses lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
Charge devices safely:
Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.
Recycle batteries responsibly:
Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location. Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.
