This year’s National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” highlights the importance of safely using, charging and storing lithium-ion batteries.

Prolonged drought and extreme heat can cause hardwood trees, particularly oaks, to develop brown or yellowing leaves and fall-like coloration earlier than expected. Across East and Central Texas, these changes may be a sign that trees are entering premature dormancy in response to severe drought stress.

This year’s National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” highlights the importance of safely using, charging and storing lithium-ion batteries.

Prolonged drought and extreme heat can cause hardwood trees, particularly oaks, to develop brown or yellowing leaves and fall-like coloration earlier than expected. Across East and Central Texas, these changes may be a sign that trees are entering premature dormancy in response to severe drought stress.