LincolnFireFYI2023

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GOLF CART BATTERIES

In response to a recent house fire caused by a golf cart in Sun City, the Lincoln Fire Department, reminds golf cart owners to never drive a golf cart into the garage if it is smoking or on fire. Leave it outside away from your home and other vehicles and CALL 911.

Golf carts are meant to help users enjoy outdoor activities, provide convenient transport, and a host of other benefits. To ensure you are kept safe from harm, follow these simple battery safety tips:

  1. Follow the battery manufacturer’s charging recommendations.
  2. Use the charger provided by the manufacturer.
  3. Charge the vehicle in a ventilated area.
  4. Be sure to charge the cart when someone is home – and never overnight.
  5. If your cart has an acid lead battery, ensure that your house and garage have carbon monoxide detectors.

For additional information on golf carts visit the National Golf Cart Association website.

CITY OF LINCOLN GOLF CARTS AND NEV ROUTES

The City of Lincoln is proud to be Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and Golf Cart friendly. To learn about more about Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and Golf Carts  visit the City of Lincoln’s webpage & click the Living Here link.   You can also download a  Printable Golf Cart Map  or  Printable NEV Map , read about the City of Lincoln’s Golf Cart Plan or  NEV Transportation Plan  and learn how to Get a Golf Cart Permit.

DISPOSABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, disposable fire extinguishers must be replaced every 12 years.

  • A disposable fire extinguisher has a plastic head, and a gauge that reads Full / Empty.
  • Check your fire extinguishers gauge monthly to verify that your fire extinguisher is still full.
  • If the extinguisher’s gauge needle is in the EMPTY area, replace your fire extinguisher immediately.
  • Kidde’s disposable fire extinguishers all have a 10 to 12-year warranty.
  • For more information about your specific fire extinguisher, refer to your user’s manual.
  • Please be sure to dispose of expired fire extinguishers by taking them to our local dump – it is FREE.
    • Western Placer Waste Management Authority, 3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648
    • 916-543-3960
    • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 5 pm.  Weekends 8 am – 5 pm.

Louis Robertson, Lincoln Fire Department Neighborhood Watch Liaison

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