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WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee 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 homes are the
locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; 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, the proper disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries help prevent environmental
hazards and reduce fire risks in the home and community; and
WHEREAS, residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared
and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported homes fires almost in half; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS , as October is fire prevention month, we find it appropriate to recognize all that
Ocoee Fire Department does to protect our community both now and throughout its
illustrious history in the City of Ocoee; and
WHEREAS , the 2025 Fire Prevention Month theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: 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, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee does hereby proclaim October 2025
as
Fire Prevention Month
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee, Florida to be
affixed this 7th day of October, 2025.
Rusty Johnson, Mayor