NORTH LAKE TAHOE

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.

Most of the electronics used in homes every day: smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most everything that’s rechargeable uses this type of battery.

If not used correctly or if damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. To reduce these risks, it’s important to know which devices are powered by them.

Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could catch fire. Recycle devices or batteries at a safe battery recycling location. Visit call2recycle.org to find a local recycling spot.

~ North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District press release