City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting the City of Santa Maria; and
WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the greatest risk from fire is in the home; and
WHEREAS, educating the public to ensure they know how to handle lithium-ion batteries safely is critical to minimize the potential risks they present; and
WHEREAS, encouraging residents to buy only listed products that have a stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the packaging and products; and
WHEREAS, advising residents to charge devices safely; using cables that come with the product; purchasing chargers from the manufacturer; charging on hard surfaces; and avoiding overcharging; and
WHEREAS, reminding residents to dispose of/recycle batteries responsibly, lithium-ion batteries should not be thrown in the trash as they can catch fire, they should be returned to a safe battery recycling location; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Maria Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and education; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home ,” serves as a reminder that care should be taken when purchasing, charging, and disposing of lithium-ion batteries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby recognize October 5 through October 11, 2025, as:
“FIRE PREVENTION WEEK”
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage all residents to ensure smoke alarms are installed; check their smoke alarms every month; and plan and practice a home fire escape plan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 16th day of September 2025.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor