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Fire Prevention Week: Lithium Batteries

• It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."
• Lithium-ion batteries are in most of the electronics in our homes, including smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes and headphones.
• If not used correctly or damaged, these batteries can overheat and start a fire or explode.
• Stay safe by charging and disposing of lithium-ion batteries correctly. 

3 Things to Know Today

1. Detectives Dismantle Credit Card Skimming Operation

2. New Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center Opens

3. County Expands Wakefield Park Pickleball Complex

⭐Fairfax Forward: Park & Ride Lot Popularity

Fairfax Forward: Highlighting Achievements, Success and Innovation

Our Park & Ride lots are more popular than ever, and there's still a free spot waiting for you!

Just pull in, park in any open space, and you’re on your way. No fees. No hassle.

Perfect for:
✔️ Catching the bus
✔️ Carpooling
✔️ Secure bike parking

Join the growing number of riders making their commute smarter and easier.

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