The key elements of lithium-ion battery safety include:
- Only use batteries with a recognized Canadian certification mark such as CSA, cUL and cETL.
- Use lithium-ion batteries and chargers according to manufacturers’ instructions and only for the intended device.
- Avoid overcharging by keeping your battery in sight and unplug when charging is complete.
- Never modify, tamper, or build your own lithium-ion batteries.
- When disposing of lithium-ion batteries treat them as household hazardous waste. Always take them to designated recycling or hazardous waste collection sites, including the public drop off location at Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority at 3560 North Service Rd. E or visit call2recycle.ca to find a recycling spot near you.
Fire Prevention Week Activities
Thursday, October 1
The Windsor Spitfires are hosting First Responder Night, with fire safety materials and giveaways and Sparky joining the fun! There will be truck tours outside before the game.
- 6:00pm – 9:00pm: WFCU @ 8787 McHugh St
Saturday, October 3
Staff will be joining community partners at the Diversity BBQ to share fire safety information with attendees, offering truck tours and gear demonstrations.
- 10:00am – 2:00pm: Mic Mac Park – Picnic Area 5 @1125 Prince Rd
Monday, October 5
- 10:00am: Fire Prevention Week Kickoff – EWSWA Hazardous Waste Drop Off – 3540 North Service Rd
Tuesday, October 6
Staff will be attending EarlyON locations discussing fire safety with families and offering truck tours and gear demonstrations.
- 9:30am – 11:30am: Princess Elizabeth EarlyON @ 5399 Raymond Ave
- 9:30am – 11:30am: Lassaline EarlyON @ 3145 Wildwood Dr
Staff will be packing groceries and handing out free grocery tote bags to the first 100 customers at each location.
- 11:00am – 1:00pm: Fresh Co. @ 300 Tecumseh Rd E at McDougall Ave
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Food Basics @ 2090 Lauzon Rd at Tecumseh Rd
Wednesday, October 7
Staff will be attending EarlyON locations discussing fire safety with families and offering truck tours and gear demonstrations.
- 10:00am – 12:00pm: Talbot Trail EarlyON @ 4000 Ducharme St
- 10:00am – 12:00pm: OLPH EarlyON @ 775 Capitol St
At Costco, there will be a fire safety booth inside, with fire safety materials and giveaways.
- 11:00am – 5:00pm: Costco @ 4411 Walker Rd
Thursday, October 8
Staff will be attending EarlyON locations discussing fire safety with families and offering truck tours and gear demonstrations.
- 9:30am – 11:30am: Brock EarlyON @ 3312 Sandwich St
- 10:00am – 12:00pm: Dougall EarlyON @ 811 Dougall Ave
Staff will be packing groceries and handing out free grocery tote bags to the first 100 customers at each location.
- 11:00am – 1:00pm: Food Basics @ 880 Goyeau St
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm: No Frills @ 3975 Wyandotte St E at George St
- 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Superstore @ 2430 Dougall Ave
Friday, October 9
At Devonshire Mall and Tecumseh Mall, there will be a fire safety booth inside, with fire safety materials and giveaways. Sparky will join us from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
- 11:00am – 7:00pm: Devonshire Mall @ 3100 Howard Ave
- 11:00am – 7:00pm: Tecumseh Mall @ 7654 Tecumseh Rd E
Crews will be outside on site offering truck tours and gear demonstrations.
- 11:00am – 7:00pm: Devonshire Mall @ 3100 Howard Ave
- 11:00am – 7:00pm: Tecumseh Mall @ 7654 Tecumseh Rd E
Saturday, October 10
At Devonshire Mall and Tecumseh Mall, there will be a fire safety booth inside, fire safety materials and giveaways and Sparky.
- 11:00am – 3:00pm: Devonshire Mall @ 3100 Howard Ave
- 11:00am – 3:00pm: Tecumseh Mall @ 7654 Tecumseh Rd E
Crews will be outside on site offering truck tours and gear demonstrations.
- 10:30am – 4:30pm: Devonshire Mall @ 3100 Howard Ave
- 10:30am – 4:30pm: Tecumseh Mall @ 7654 Tecumseh Rd E
