„In the city of San Jose, all fireworks, even those labeled as safe and healthy, are illegal to use, possess or sell,“ said Erica Ray, public information manager for the San Jose Fire Department. „With the extreme drought conditions we see in the community – and we`ve had very dry vegetation there – it takes a spark from an illegal fireworks display to light a fire.“ San Jose police reminded their residents on Twitter that all fireworks, even safe and reasonable, are illegal and can result in fines or even jail time of thousands of dollars. Residents of the Bay Area should be very careful as most cities, including San Mateo, Redwood City Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco, have banned fireworks altogether. Even if you buy them legally in another city, it is usually illegal to bring them back to your city and drop them off. It won`t be surprising that our four-legged fur balls aren`t usually fans of fireworks season. Many furry parents came home on the fourth of July and find their dog or cat trembling with fear under the bed. It goes without saying that if people heed the warnings in this article – and leave the fireworks to the professionals – there will be fewer fireworks in the next neighborhood to scare our pets. But just in case, and if you go out on the fourth, you should leave your pet in a soundproof interior with a soothing blanket, a favorite toy or chewing gum that you can focus on to avoid the anxiety they have experienced due to illegal fireworks. Some public safety agencies have been warning residents for weeks about using any type of fireworks, especially the illegal type, and law enforcement agencies have said they plan to step up patrols this holiday weekend as extreme drought conditions make it dangerous to set off fireworks. In recent days, more stalls have sprung up in places where safe and healthy fireworks are legal, and Monday marks the first official and legal day of sale. San Francisco Police and Fire Department and the Department of Emergency Management are reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks (including those labeled as „safe and healthy“) are illegal in San Francisco. NBC Bay Area inquired with the city about its decision to take the risk despite unsafe conditions, saying the city had „worked diligently to promote their safe use and enforce efforts to end the use of illegal fireworks,“ they said.
„Citizens need to be diligent, of course, but we haven`t had any problems in decades of use.“ On this fourth weekend of July, don`t let the red glow of the rocket keep you away by not doing your homework on national and local regulations regarding legal and illegal fireworks. „I hear illegal fireworks going on all the time. I don`t think fireworks should be sold,“ said Patrick Rosenthal of South San Francisco. „They should do controlled shows if they want them.“ According to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), it is illegal in San Francisco to possess or use fireworks such as celestial rockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, air grenades, fireworks and other types that explode, shoot in the air or move on the ground uncontrollably. This directive covers so-called „safe“ fireworks such as the sparks mentioned above as well as fountains. As the SFPD often reminds everyone, „When you see something, you say something.“ This statement is also relevant if you witness illegal fireworks throughout the city. So, if you see it, SF SAFE kindly asks you to report it. „The difference between safe and healthy fireworks and what we call illegal fireworks or consumer-grade fireworks is that safe and healthy fireworks don`t get into the air,“ said Cal Fire Captain Jordan Motta, who is a San Mateo County resident. „In San Mateo County, and Santa Cruz County in particular, all fireworks are illegal — even those that are safe and reasonable — unless you`re in the city of San Bruno or the city of Pacifica.
These are the only places where you can use safe and healthy fireworks. Avonnlea Dowell, also from South San Francisco, said, „I don`t think they should be illegal, but keep them small and don`t promote all these big parties with all these big illegal fireworks.“ Although the state of California allows the sale of so-called „safe and healthy“ fireworks (such as cone fountains, hand sparks, and smoke items — anything that doesn`t fly or explode), residents are still subject to local restrictions that can be even stricter. Here`s an example of what`s sold in California, which is usually limited to sparks and fireworks on the ground. illegal fireworks only if you see the person setting them on fire, that you can describe them and provide an exact location or address by calling the FSPB`s non-emergency number at 1-415-553-0123. Non-emergency calls regarding the use of fireworks should be directed to the Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at 415-553-0123. To report the illegal sale or storage of fireworks, call 415-553-0123, the SFPD tip line at 415-575-4444 or tip TIP411 and start the text message with SFPD. You can also contact the SFPD in case of suspicion of illegal fireworks by sending them an e-mail to SFPD.fireworks@sfgov.org. When it comes to fireworks, San Francisco has a pretty simple policy: zero tolerance for the use and sale of ALL fireworks. Yes, this includes sparks. Fireworks are illegal in the city and county of San Francisco – even in a safe and healthy way like sparks, which can cause serious damage. Still, crews still receive dozens of calls each night, mostly in coastal areas and bayview, ingleside, and Inner Richmond. „The whole house could have burned, this whole neighborhood could have burned,“ Lt.
Baxter said. „That`s the reality.“ The San Francisco Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy fourth place! – Something as simple as a sparkling one burns at temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees! It`s hot enough to melt gold. The cities listed below are among those where these fireworks can be purchased. If you have questions about your city`s fireworks policies, contact your local law enforcement. A San Francisco family woke up to flames in their garden after fireworks landed under their bridge. The city and county of San Francisco will host on Sunday, July 4. July 2021, starting at 9:30 p.m., an Independence Day fireworks display along San Francisco`s waterfront. You can watch fireworks from the viewpoints along the waterfront from San Francisco. Note: Due to COVID-19, there will be no city-sponsored festivals or gatherings on July 4, and the State of California strongly recommends that anyone wishing to participate in the July Four fireworks be fully vaccinated, receive a negative COVID-19 test, or wear a face covering before attending the event. Ford says that within seconds, the small fire exploded in size. RELATED: Here`s How to Keep Your Four-Legged Friends Safe During the Fourth Of July Fireworks In addition, the city said it benefits greatly from the fact that fireworks stalls are allowed to help community groups raise funds. AlertSF is an SMS, email and phone notification system for San Francisco residents and visitors.
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