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Health & Fitness

4th of July Update

WARNING

IF YOU USE OR POSSESS ILLEGAL FIREWORKS OR

IMPROPERLY USE SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS IN SAN BRUNO

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YOU WILL BE FINED $1,000

ALL FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED IN SAN BRUNO PARKS AND ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

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SAN BRUNO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 6.50.020 / 6.51.020

TO REPORT VIOLATORS CALL 650 616-7100

 2014 Fireworks – Safe and Sane

 

To the Residents of San Bruno,

 

On behalf of your Mayor, City Councilmembers, and City staff, we hope you enjoy a safe 4th of July holiday.  San Bruno is one of two cities in San Mateo County that authorize the sale and use of Safe and Sane fireworks.  The revenue from the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks helps many community organizations provide a variety of programs that benefit the community, including youth sports programs, booster clubs, and non-profit groups.  All of these organizations contribute to enhance the quality of life in San Bruno.

 

This year, California is facing a drought emergency of historic nature. This is an unprecedented situation, and the dryer the vegetation becomes, the higher the risk that it will ignite.  The predicted high temperatures, in combination with low humidity, will increase the need to practice safe and responsible firework practicesFor more information on wildland/vegetation safety tips, please type “Living with Fire in San Mateo County” into your search engine. 

 

To ensure that all residents have the opportunity to have a safe and enjoyable holiday, the Police and Fire Departments will again be providing public education and outreach programs regarding the use of Safe and Sane fireworks.  These efforts are necessary because past experience during the holiday has shown there continue to be unsafe practices and the use of illegal fireworks.

 

Your Police and Fire Departments have partnered with the community organizations and the Safe and Sane fireworks industry to provide a comprehensive public education program.  Fire and Police personnel will provide this information to all our schools, service groups, and neighborhood associations to ensure that the safety issues are addressed.

 

The use of Safe and Sane fireworks is allowed from noon until 10 p.m. beginning on June 28 to July 3, and from noon until midnight on July 4.  Safe and Sane fireworks are only allowed on private property, and at least ten feet away from any residence, building, or structure.  Fireworks are not allowed on public property such as streets, parks, schools, or private open areas such as parking lots, or vacant property without the consent of the owner.   Extra police patrols will be deployed throughout the City. Officers will be strictly enforcing the laws that prohibit the use of illegal fireworks in San Bruno. Anyone found using illegal fireworks within the City limits will be cited and fined up to $1000.

 

All of our efforts are committed to making this an enjoyable holiday for the entire community.  Please do your part to make sure this is a safe 4th of July for the San Bruno community. Questions regarding fireworks in San Bruno can be directed to the Police Department at (650) 616-7100.

Neil Telford - Police Chief                                                                 

Mark Ladas - Fire Chief

 

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