The Kenora Fire Department is focusing on the safe use and disposal of batteries this week.
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and the theme is Charge into Fire Safety with Lithium-Ion batteries.
Chief Gord Howard suggests using the Buy, Charge and Recycle Safely approach.
“”Fire Prevention Week is a reminder that lithium-ion batteries power our daily lives, but they must be used safely.”
He suggests looking for a nationally recognized testing labs on the packaging, alway use the cords that came with the product to charge it, and don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the garbage or regular recycling because they could catch fire.
He says recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Visit the Transfer Station at 401 Mellick Avenue to discard your lithium-ion batteries for free.
To finish up Fire Prevention Week, the fire department is holding an open house this Saturday from 11 till 3 at the main Fire Hall.
