[Vision2020] PR - Fireworks Safety

[Don Coombs]

Shooting off illegal fireworks is seen by some as a way to stick your thumb
in the eye of the establishment.

In the city, if you shoot off illegal fireworks you are scaring -- indeed,
terrorizing -- many pets. I don't think anybody's juvenile excitement
justifies terrorizing even a single pet.

Rather than just suffer through the 4th of July, people should confront
others who probably are more thoughtless than idiotic.

Don Coombs

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Stephanie Kalasz
<skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us>wrote:

>  *City of Moscow *
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> 206 E Third Street****
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> Moscow, ID 83843****
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> Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor****
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> p     |  208-883-7006****
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> e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us****
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> w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us****
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> * *
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> *PRESS RELEASE*
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> *Moscow Police Department reminds citizens of laws pertaining to fireworks
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> * *
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> *June 22, 2012 (Moscow, Idaho) – *The Moscow Police Department would like
> to remind our community of the laws regarding fireworks as the July 4th
> holiday approaches.  ****
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> ** **
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> In Idaho, Non-Aerial Common Fireworks are allowed to be sold and used
> beginning midnight on June 23rd until midnight on July 5th.  Non-Aerial
> Common Fireworks are defined as any fireworks such as ground spinners,
> fountains, sparklers, smoke devices or snakes designed to remain on or near
> the ground and not to travel outside a fifteen foot diameter circle or emit
> sparks or other burning material which land outside a twenty foot diameter
> circle or above a height of twenty feet. These types of familiar fireworks
> are known as “safe and sane.”     ****
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> ** **
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> Safety tips to consider this year when igniting “safe and sane” fireworks:
> ****
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> **•                    **Only use fireworks outdoors.****
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> **•                    **Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).****
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> **•                    **Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to
> alter them or combine them.****
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> **•                    **Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes
> and then soak it in a bucket of water.****
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> **•                    **Spectators should keep a safe distance from the
> person setting off the fireworks. ****
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> **•                    **The person setting off the fireworks should wear
> safety glasses.****
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> **•                    **Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.****
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> **•                    **Only persons over the age of 12 should be
> allowed to handle sparklers of any type.****
>
> **•                    **Do not ever use illegal or homemade fireworks:
> They can severely injure or kill you! ****
>
> ** **
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> Illegal fireworks are prohibited at any time and the use of these
> dangerous explosives may result in life-threatening injuries, extensive
> property damage, and out of control fires.  Illegal fireworks are those
> commonly known as firecrackers, bottle rockets, cherry bombs, roman candles
> or other explosive devices that do not meet the definition of Non-Aerial
> Common Fireworks.  Illegal fireworks are not available for purchase
> locally. ****
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>  ****
>
> If you are caught discharging non-aerial common fireworks outside of the
> permitted dates or illegal fireworks at any time, your fireworks can be
> confiscated and you can be subject to a misdemeanor criminal charge that
> may result in a fine and or jail time.  Please remember the fire danger and
> injuries fireworks can cause. Over 8,600 injuries and 15,500 fires were
> reported in 2010 as the result of fireworks. With your help everyone can
> enjoy a safe holiday. Thank you for you cooperation.****
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> * *
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> *Story Contact:* David Duke, Chief of Police**
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> *Phone:* 208.883.7054      **
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> *Email:* dduke at ci.moscow.id.us**
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> * *
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> *The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring
> responsible use of resources. *
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> *We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to
> build public trust and enhance a sense of community.*****
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