Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in your Home – Fire Prevention Week 2025

Fire Protection Week - Lithium-Ion Batteries - RINewsToday - Oct. 7 2025

This week marks Fire Prevention Week and the theme for 2025 is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Fire Prevention Week is celebrated every October and is the oldest public health observance on record in the United States. “From smartphones, laptops and tablets to headphones, power tools and toys—most of the electronics…

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Hidden Dangers of E-Bikes: Orthopaedic Surgeons Warn of Rising Injury Risks for Riders of All Ages

Young woman riding a bike on a road with mountains in the background.

Data shows a concerning rise in bone and joint injuries tracking with the surging popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes). These high-powered vehicles, capable of 28 mph speeds, are causing injuries across all age groups—not just novice riders. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages all riders to understand the unique physical risks these micromobility…

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It’s National Safe Boating Week in RI: DEM ramping up patrols and education, starts today

Police officer on boat at sunset.

Photo, RIDEM – “Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters” Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible boating and encourage life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week, taking place May 17-23. Throughout the…

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Sports in RI: Time for safety first – John Cardullo

Football player holding helmet; red uniform.

by John Cardullo, sportswriter Perhaps it’s time to put safety first and foremost when it comes to protective head ware Concussions have been a problem in sports for as long as sports have been in existence. Contact sports have always been the biggest culprit, but as studies have evolved so has the danger level risen…

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140 Providence school buses to now capture license plate photos, videos of cars failing to stop

Child with backpack waiting at crosswalk.

Enforcement will begin on October 1 after a warning period and citywide public awareness campaign; All 140 school buses in the Providence Public Schools fleet have been modernized with cutting-edge safety technology. In a proactive effort to address dangerous driving behavior around school buses, the City of Providence and Providence Police Department have partnered with…

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Johnston Police receives $485K for community safety at event with Rep. Magaziner

Johnston Police Department ceremony.

Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety.  The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a million in federal funding will be used to…

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“Whether you’re drunk or high, it’s a DUI”

DUI

Public safety leaders and municipal leaders deliver a united message about impaired driving At a news conference in Providence, public safety leaders from around Rhode Island joined city and town leaders to deliver a strong message about impaired driving. “Ensuring that everyone who lives, works, and visits Providence feels safe is my top priority,” said Mayor…

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