The City of Ephrata wishes you and your family a fun-filled, safe 4th of July weekend. It is traditional to celebrate our Independence Day with fireworks. Due to the dry and windy area we live in, there are some city rules about fireworks that you should know.
The city prohibits ALL aerial fireworks. The risk for starting a wildfire is just too high and our families’ lives, homes, and properties are too valuable to chance a fast moving fire sweeping through town. Aerial fireworks will be confiscated and destroyed by the police and fire departments and you could end up with a $1251 fine.
The city does allow lots of other types of fireworks: Sparklers/Morning Glory, Wheels, Smoke, Ground Spinners, Cones & Fountains, as well as Novelties. Any firework that you buy from a firework stand in the city of Ephrata is allowable. We work specifically with these stands to sell only fireworks that fit within our rules. These stands will be open for fireworks sales starting Tuesday, June 28th.
When can you set these fireworks off? Firework Times:
June 28 12:00pm-11:00pm
June 29-July 3 9:00am-11:00pm
July 4 9:00am-12:30am (of the 5th)
Make sure that you are not setting off fireworks in public parks or on city streets or sidewalks. Check to see that you are:
300ft away from:
Hospital, nursing homes, retirement centers, churches, or the public library.
200ft away from:
Gas stations and flammable material holding tanks (500 gallons or more)
100ft away from:
Any dry fields, hotels, and motels
We’ve accumulated a list of safety tips to help you and to keep your little ones entertained here are some great activities guide you can print off at home!
Fireworks Safety Tips
Illegal Fireworks and Explosives Poster
Fireworks Injuries
WSP Fireworks Activity Book
WA State Fire Marshal's Office Activity Guide
If you have any questions you can call:
City Hall – 509-754-4601
Police Dept – 509-754-2491
Fire Dept – 509-754-4666
Source: https://www.ephrata.org/news_detail_T29_R56.php
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