10/10/2026
Avondale City Council proclaimed October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week—a time to celebrate community efforts that make Avondale safer, including the efforts of Avondale Fire & Medical distributing more than 3,000 smoke alarms to local residents over last two and half years.
This year’s theme, “Safe Charging Is a Charge into Fire Safety™,” highlights the importance of safely charging lithium-ion battery-powered devices:
🔌 Use the manufacturer’s charger or an approved replacement.
📛Charge devices on a hard, flat surface—never on beds, couches, or under pillows.
⏳Unplug devices when they are fully charged.
🔋Stop using batteries that are hot, swollen, leaking, damaged, or making unusual sounds.
🔋Properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries at designated collection sites to help prevent fire hazards.
🚯Never place batteries in curbside trash or recycling containers.
For information on upcoming City of Avondale Household Hazardous Waste events and accepted materials—including lithium batteries—visit the City’s Household Hazardous Waste webpage: avondaleaz.gov/HHW
Learn more about safe charging at FPW.org
