FIREWORKS CAN MAKE a colorful mini-show, but residents should be careful to adhere to local law of the local governments when setting them off.
And be extra cautious when it comes to fireworks.
The National Council on Fireworks Safety says:
“Safety is keeping a bucket of water near where you’re using fireworks.
“Keep your children back from the fireworks when igniting them.
“Proper supervision of children is an essential. Burns can occur even from sparklers.”
Animal shelters are reminding pet owners to keep an eye on their companions this weekend, as runaway rates usually increase over the Fourth of July weekend.
Fireworks and other noise-making devices can spook animals and cause them to run away to escape the noise.
Keep your pet inside in the evening when fireworks are going off.
Make sure your pet has its license tag on to ensure that if it gets out and runs away it can be returned easily.
Local shelters are worried they could see an influx of dogs and cats after this noisy holiday weekend.
The problem will compound an already hard time for shelters, which are dealing with fewer adoptions and more returned animals because of the economy.
• In Sequim and unincorporated areas of Clallam and Jefferson counties, fireworks follow state laws.
That means that fireworks may be set off today until midnight and on Monday between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
• No personal fireworks are allowed within the Port Townsend city limit.
• Within the Port Angeles city limit, it is illegal to shoot off fireworks at anytime other than the Fourth of July.
Legal fireworks can be ignited only between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. today.
Legal fireworks include those that can be purchased from stands located within the city.
Bottle rockets, firecrackers, skyrockets and missile-type rockets are illegal.
Fireworks are prohibited from general public use at City Pier, Hollywood Beach and the Waterfront Trail.
• Fireworks may be used from today through noon on July 6 in Forks.
City Attorney/Planner Rod Fleck said although the city ordinance does not reflect a specific time limit, residents are asked to respect neighbors who might have to awaken early the next day.
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