CMPD Issues Fireworks Safety Reminder

CMPD FIREWORKS SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Today Public Information Officer Lieutenant Greg Scott of the Costa Mesa Police Department issued a safety warning for the use of fireworks over the upcoming holiday.  The advice provided in the announcement - reproduced in its entirety below - has some excellent common-sense advice PLUS some rules of law that must be followed.

NOT A FAN... BUT
Long-time readers know I'm not a fan of so-called "safe and sane" fireworks in our city.  I believe we should have a community event with a big fireworks show with most displays/explosions visible from most of the City.  However, after fighting this battle for years, I'm giving up.  Nope, I'm afraid it's going to take a tragedy to swing folks toward my view on this one.

BE SMART, BE SAFE, FOLLOW THE RULES
So, please follow the guidelines listed below, have fun and BE SAFE.  In our experience, it's usually not the kids that are the problems with fireworks - it's thoughtless, sometimes half-drunk, adults.

AND REMEMBER...
Enjoy the holiday and, sometime on Friday, July 4th, try to remember what you're celebrating.

(Click on the image below for easier reading, or view it on the web HERE.)