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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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*NEWS RELEASE*



For Immediate Release

June 25, 2018



TOPEKA, Kan. – The Topeka Fire Department would like to encourage everyone
to celebrate safety during the upcoming 4th of July holiday.



The sale of fireworks will begin June 27th and end July 5th 2018.  The use
of sky lanterns are no longer allowed in the City of Topeka.

It is not legal to discharge fireworks within the city limits except for
the following dates and times according to city ordinance.

This will be the last year that these dates and times will be legal for the
sale and discharge of fireworks.

This is a result of a change in the city ordinance regarding the use and
discharge of fireworks, the new ordinance will take effect after July 5th
2018.



*Consumer fireworks may be discharged within the City of Topeka as follows:*

·         *Between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on July 1, July 2 and
July 3 of each year*

·         *Between the hours of 8:00 am to 11:59 pm on July 4 of each year*



The following Fireworks Safety Tips are shared to enhance your awareness:



   - Keep a ready source of water available i.e. a connected hose; a fire
   extinguisher or bucket of water should suffice.
   - Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.  Appoint an adult or responsible
   person to be your designated igniter and to be on the lookout for sparks
   which may start unintended fires elsewhere.

The adult can also activate emergency response (911), if a fire cannot be
readily extinguished.

   - Adult Supervision Required. A person under the age of 18 years must be
   under adult supervision and in the physical presence of the adult to
   possess and discharge permitted consumer fireworks.
   - Wet down all ignition and fallout areas before lighting any
   fireworks.  This way if a sparks does hit the ground then, chances of that
   spark igniting a fire will be minimal.
   - Always ignite fireworks on paved surfaces i.e. concrete or asphalt
   whenever possible; if not, select a dirt area where there is no grass or
   vegetation growth present.
   - Never ignite or discharge fireworks into, under, or from a car or
   vehicle, whether moving or standing still, or on a public roadway or the
   right-of-way adjoining a public roadway.
   - Be aware of wind conditions when preparing to enjoy your fireworks; if
   it is too windy then wait until such conditions subside.
   - Never park your vehicle on dry grass or close to where fireworks are
   being discharged.
   - Never attempt to relight a “dud” firework.  Wait 10 - 20 minutes and
   then soak it in a bucket of water.



Enhance the joy of this holiday period by practicing Safe Sane and Sober
fireworks life-safety habits.



*This and other City* *of Topeka related press releases can be accessed on
our website **www.topeka.org* <http://www.topeka.org/>





Rachelle Vega-Retana

Grants Administrator

City of Topeka

Dept. of Neighborhood Relations

620 SE Madison St
<https://maps.google.com/?q=620+SE+Madison+St&entry=gmail&source=g>.  1st
Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:       (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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