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PIZOC'L. s'LMA71 "ON <br />IN RECOGNITION OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK <br />OCTOBER 5 -11, 2025 <br />-Whereas, Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is committed to ensuring the safety <br />and security of all those living in and visiting Indian River County; and <br />-Whereas, fire remains a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence <br />of lithium -ion batteries in many household devices introduces unique fire risks; and <br />-Whereas, most of the electronics used in homes daily including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power <br />tools, e -bikes, e -scooters, and toys are powered by lithium -ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or <br />improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode; and <br />-Whereas, residents should follow three key calls to action: Buy only listed products, charge batteries <br />safely, and recycle them responsibly to prevent battery -related fires; and <br />-Whereas, the proper disposal and recycling of lithium -ion batteries help prevent environmental <br />hazards and reduce fire risks in the home and community; and <br />-Whereas, Indian River County first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires <br />through prevention, safety education, and community outreach; and <br />-Whereas, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week TM theme, "Charge into Fire SafetyTM: Lithium -Ion Batteries <br />in Your Home," serves to remind us of the importance of using, charging, and recycling lithium -ion batteries <br />safely to reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities. <br />,r EREFoRE, BE Ir PROCL. i-mED By 7 E BoAPD of C01 NTY <br />COQ► -AUSSIONERS QFIa!DL_L.NPJVER COUNTY F1ORIDAdo hereby proclaim October <br />5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this state, and I urge all the people of Indian River County to <br />make sure their homes have working smoke alarms, and to support the many public safety activities and <br />efforts of Indian River County Fire Rescue. <br />Adopted this 23rd day of September 2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flesher, Chairman <br />Deryl Loar, Vice -Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Laura Moss <br />