HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2025-14P PROC.L.�l.�►�L. TIT
-Whereas, the City of Clermont is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those
living in and visiting our city; and
-Whereas, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence of
lithium-ion batteries in many household devices introduces unique fire risks; and
-Whereas, most of the electronics used in homes daily — including smartphones, tablets,
laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and toys— are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which
if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode; and
Whereas, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) reports an increase in battery-
related fires, underscoring the need for public education on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries;
and
Whereas, residents should follow three key calls to action: Buy only listed products, charge
batteries safely, and recycle them responsibly to prevent battery-related fires; and
-Whereas, lithium-ion batteries store a large amount of energy in a small space, and improper
use such as overcharging, using off-brand chargers without safety certification, or exposing
batteries to damage can result in fire or explosion; and
-Whereas, Clermont's first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires through
prevention, safety education, and community outreach; and
-Whereas, the 2025 Fire Prevention WeekTM theme, "Charge into Fire SafetyTM: Lithium-Ion
Batteries in Your Home," serves to remind us of the importance of using, charging, and recycling
lithium-ion batteries safely to reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities.
Now, Therefore, 1, Tim Murry, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of Florida, do
hereby proclaim the week of October 5-11, Two Thousand and Twenty-Five as:
,Fire Prevention -Week
In -Witness -Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Clermont to be affixed this 23rd Day of September in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five.
l ;. Tim Murry, Ma r
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Tracy Ackro owe MMC
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City Clerk "