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Household Batteries Can Cause Chemical Burns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that approximately 3,700 people a year are treated in hospital emergency rooms for battery-related chemical burns. Approximately 20 percent of people treated in hospital emergency rooms for battery-related chemical burns are children under the age of 16.
Household batteries can overheat and rupture in several ways:
1. RE-CHARGING THE WRONG BATTERY OR USING THE WRONG CHARGER.

If you try to re-charge a battery not intended to be re-charged, the battery can overheat and rupture. If you have a rechargeable battery, be sure to use the proper battery charger intended for the size and type of battery you have. Do not use an automobile battery charger to recharge flashlight batteries because the batteries could rupture.

2. MIXING BATTERIES.

If you use alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries together in the same appliance or if you mix old batteries with new freshly-charged ones in the same appliance, the batteries can overheat and rupture. Always use a complete set of new batteries of the same type when replacing batteries.

3. PUTTING BATTERIES IN BACKWARDS.

If a battery is reversed (positive end where the negative end belongs and vice versa), it can overheat and rupture. This has happened when young children install batteries backwards. Warn children not to take out batteries or install them. Parents should install batteries in household appliances and children's toys.



Rechargeable Battery & Battery Charger




New Batteries in a Flashlight



Parent installing batteries in Charger


 

 

 
 
 
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The recent Taylor County Burn Ban was lifted August 18.
Please continue to be careful.

 

 

 

Abilene Fire Department News

Congratulations to Jeremy Williams for his recent promotion to Lieutenant! 

 

 

HELP PREVENT GRASS FIRES

BE CAREFUL WHILE WELDING OR WORKING WITH OTHER SPARK PRODUCING EQUIPMENT

 

When was the last time you tested your smoke detectors ?

Your Abilene Fire Department reminds you to test your detectors MONTHLY !

 

Never cross a road that is covered in water. 1 to 2 feet of water is capable of floating your vehicle.

 

 

"FIREWATCH"

FIREWATCH every Monday on KRBC 9  "Abilene's First News" during the 5:00pm Newscast

 

 

CODE RED

The CodeRED system calls only those who are in the telephone database. To ensure no one is omitted, individuals and businesses are encouraged to log onto the City of Abilene’s website, www.abilenetx.com, and follow the link to the "CodeRED Residential and Business Data Collection" page. Those without Internet access may call Emergency Plans Office (676-6525), Monday through Friday No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included.

Questions should be directed to the City of Abilene’s Office of Emergency Management, (325) 676-6683.

 

 

 

   
 
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