Description: To date, over 10,000 incidents have been reportedly caused by Lithium-Ion battery failure. These incidents have resulted in millions of dollars in damages and risks the safety of the citizens in our communities. With the increased use of Li-ION batteries, these incidents are increasing exponentially, year after year. Join your community in increasing your awareness of the risks posed by Lithium-ION batteries, and proactive steps that can be taken to prevent a Lithium-ION incident within your home, school, workplace, or community.
Topics Covered:
- Basic overview of Li-ION batteries
- Proper use, storage, and selection of Li-ION powered devices
- Available resources/tactics to protect yourself against Li-ION incidents
- Signs of potential battery failure
- Actions to take in an emergency
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| Date(s) |
Mon. Jul 14, 2025 1500
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| Location |
Chatham County (Port Wentworth)
Port Wentworth GA
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| Building/Room |
100 Anchor Park Blvd. 31407 |
| Handicap Accessibility |
No
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security |
| Primary Instructor |
TBD, To Be Determined |
| Course Length |
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| Course Hours |
2.00 |
| CEUs |
0.20
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
30 |
| # Open Seats |
21 |
| # on Wait List |
0 |
