OF FOSTER
A CORPORATED 1%
Proclamation
of the City of Foster City, California
"Fire Prevention Week"
October 5-11, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Foster 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, City of Foster City 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 should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home; 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, Foster City residents who are responsive to public education measures are better able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week ™ 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, I, STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, do hereby proclaim October 5-11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week" throughout this City, urge Foster City residents to review "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-lon Batteries in Your Home" and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's fire and emergency services during "Fire Prevention Week 2025."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and have caused the official seal of the City of Foster City to be affixed this sixth day of October, two thousand
twenty-five, A.D.
MAYOR STACY JIMENEZ