FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Public Safety PIO: Lt. Bob Dunn, (714) 497-6330 mobile
City PIO: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 420-7797 mobile
HONOR AMERICA AND CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY SAFELY
Ban on “safe and sane” fireworks in Anaheim remains in place this July 4th weekend
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Independence Day is a holiday all of us look forward to celebrating. Whether spending time with family and friends at home or at a special event, the City of Anaheim would like to encourage the community to honor America while minimizing the risk for fire or injury.
Recently voters passed Measure E, a ballot measure that repeals the current ban on the use of “safe and sane” fireworks in Anaheim. Measure E will not take effect until at least July 26, 2014, in accordance with election results certification. Fireworks (including “safe and sane” fireworks) are not legal in Anaheim at this time.
Please take a moment to review the following tips and ideas on celebrating Independence Day this year.
- There are numerous approved fireworks displays and Independence Day celebrations for all to enjoy, such as the Angels Baseball game (6:05 p.m.) and the Anaheim Hills Community Council day-long celebration featuring the Firecracker 5K/10K run, dog show, food and entertainment, parade with Grand Marshal K9 Bruno, and more.
- Anaheim does interface with wildland fire danger areas, and with the beauty of nature comes the risk of wildfires. Anaheim Fire & Rescue advises all residents to do their part to mitigate the potential for fires.
- California is experiencing severe drought conditions, and illegal fireworks present great danger and risk for quickly spreading fires, injury, or worse.
- The possession, sale or use of fireworks without a permit is prohibited by law in the City of Anaheim.
- If you suspect the use of illegal fireworks, please call 911.
To learn more about the Fourth of July events offered by the Anaheim Hills Community Council, please visit http://www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org.
Over this July 4th weekend, the Anaheim Police Department will be enforcing the current firework ban. Further, as specifically stated in Measure E, violation of the firework ban prior to the effective date of Measure E may lead to prosecution by the City Attorney.
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