Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 On the Campaign Trail Ward 1 city councillor and candidate for Councillor-At-Large Joanne McKenna is shown with her supporters holding signs on Broadway last weekend. The popular city councillor has been seen out and about citywide campaigning for the November election. Stop cleaning-out your gutters this season Get a FREE full gutter inspection and estimate: 1-855-400-0172 1.We Clean 2.We Reinforce 3.We Install Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025, to address lithium-ion battery risks and ways to minimize them M Debris Buildup Stands No Chance With LeafFilter Our patented system keeps out all common debris uPVC Frame Heavy leaves Pinecones Acorns Pine needles EXPIRES: 11/30/2025 Seed pods Storm debris AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF+ 10% LeafFilter * Discount For Seniors + Military Get a FREE full gutter inspection and estimate: 1-855-400-0172 Promo: 285 Custom Fit To Your New or Existing Gutters Stainless Steel Micromesh ost of the electronics in our homes — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. However, if not used correctly or damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat and start a fire or explode. In response to these potential risks, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) — the offi cial sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years — has announced “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which is from October 5-11 this year. “Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere,” said NFPA VP of Outreach and Advocacy Lorraine Carli. “Making sure the public knows how to use them safely is critical to minimizing the potential risks they pose.” According to NFPA, devices powered by lithium-ion batteries are largely used without incident. However, reports of fi res and explosions involving lithium-ion batteries have been on the rise in recent years, reinforcing the importance of better educating the public about how to use, handle and recycle them safely. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” provides the information, guidance, and resources needed to buy, charge and dispose of/recycle lithium-ion batteries safely, with a focus on the following messages: Fire Prevention Week | SEE Page 14
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