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PROCLAMATION: Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10, 2026
October 6, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE BOARD
MAYORS REPORT
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1. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation 2026
PROCLAMATION
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK"
OCTOBER 4 —10, 2026
WHEREAS, Mount Prospect is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those
Living in and visiting our community; 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 rechargeable 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 devices; and
WHEREAS, the way lithium -ion battery devices are charged can make a difference in
helping prevent home fires; and
WHEREAS, safe charging includes using the cord and charger that came with your device
or one approved by the manufacturer, charging on a hard, flat surface, watching for
warning signs like devices that are very hot or start to swell, unplugging when fully
charged, and charging larger devices like e-bikes outside and away from exits; and
WHEREAS, residents are encouraged to understand that safe charging means making
smart choices every time they plug in; and
WHEREAS, Village of Mount Prospect first responders remain dedicated to reducing the
occurrence of fires through prevention, safety education, and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Fire Prevention Week"' theme, "Charge into Fire Safetyr": Safe
Charging Is a Superpower," serves to remind all residents that safe charging can help
reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby proclaim October 4-10, 2026, as
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK"
In the Village of Mount Prospect and I call upon the people of the Village of Mount Prospect
to remember the 2026 message "Safe Charging Is a Superpower: Charge into Fire
Safety" to make sure that everyone knows how to charge lithium -ion battery operated
products safely and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of Mount
Prospect Fire and Emergency services.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen Agoranos
Village Clerk