MADD Shares Lifesaving Tips for 4th of July Celebrations as Part of Safe Summer Campaign

Multiple agencies urge caution ahead of July 4 celebrations

With daily temperatures averaging in the triple digits and an active fire season, authorities up and down the state are urging the public to be safe with fireworks this Independence Day.

CAL FIRE maintains zero tolerance for illegal fireworks for upcoming 4th of July celebrations

CAL FIRE says that the sale, transport, or use of fireworks lacking the "Office of the State Fire Marshal Safe and Sane" seal is illegal. Violators could face fines of up to $50,000 and a year in jail.

MADD Shares Lifesaving Tips for 4th of July Celebrations as Part of Safe Summer Campaign

/PRNewswire/ -- With fireworks and family gatherings, the 4th of July is a summer tradition celebrated by millions of Americans. It's also a time to stay...

Enjoy a “Safe and Sane” Fourth

Back at the turn of the last century (i.e., 1900), newspapers exhorted their readers to observe a “safe and sane” Fourth of July. That’s because in communities big and small all across America, the founding of our nation had become a popular excuse for roving gangs of young men to engage in mayhem of all sorts, causing indiscriminate and serious damage to private and public property starting at 12:01 AM on the Fourth. The widespread rowdiness ca…

New Hampshire State Police Launch High-Visibility Patrols Ahead of July 4th Holiday - Legalization Profiles

Concord, New HampshireTo guarantee safe Independence Day celebrations throughout the state, New Hampshire State Police are stepping up their enforcement efforts this week. State Troopers and Marine Patrol units will increase patrols along important roads, tourist attractions, and waterways to identify reckless behavior and impaired driving, the agency said in a statement issued Monday. These initiatives are a part of a statewide effort to improv…

Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are legal July 1-4 - City of Santa Ana

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the city limits July 1-4. The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. Possession and/or use of illegal fireworks is … Continued The post Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are legal July 1-4 appeared first on City of Santa Ana.