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Governor proclaims Oct. 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week, with focus on lithium-ion battery safety
Gov. Josh Green has proclaimed Oct. 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Hawaiʻi, urging residents to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires through proper use, charging and disposal. The proclamation is dated Oct. 9. The proclamation identifies this year’s theme as “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” emphasizing everyday charging habits that […]