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Posted on: July 1, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Safe & Sane Fireworks safety tips

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Starting today, Safe & Sane Fireworks will be available for purchase from authorized vendors in the City of Watsonville.  

These are the only type of fireworks allowed in the City of Watsonville. Practice the safety tips below if you are planning on using Safe & Sane Fireworks this 4th of July: 

▪️Always read directions 
▪️Have an adult present 
▪️Only use fireworks outdoors 
▪️Never use fireworks near dry grass or other flammable materials 
▪️Light one firework at a time 
▪️Have a bucket of water and a hose nearby 
▪️Sweep up (do not hose down) your area after using fireworks to prevent trash from washing down the storm drains 

Fireworks that do not have the State Fire Marshal's seal of approval are illegal. You can report the use of illegal fireworks through the Watsonville Police mobile app or by calling 831-471-1151. 

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A partir de hoy, los fuegos artificiales de la marca Safe & Sane estarán disponibles para su compra a través de proveedores autorizados en la Ciudad de Watsonville. 

Estos son los únicos cohetes autorizados en la Ciudad de Watsonville. Use los siguientes consejos de seguridad si está planeando usar fuegos artificiales Safe & Sane este 4 de julio: 

▪️Siempre lea las instructions 
▪️Tenga un adulto present 
▪️Sólo use cohetes afuera 
▪️Nunca use cohetes cerca de pasto seco u otros materiales inflamables 
▪️Encienda uno a la vez 
▪️Tenga una cubeta con agua y una manguera a la mano 
▪️Barra (no lave con la manguera) su área después de usar cohetes para prevenir que la basura se deslave por las alcantarillas 

Los fuegos artificiales que no tengan el sello de aprobación del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado son ilegales. Puede reportar el uso de cohetes ilegales por medio de la aplicación móvil Watsonville Police o llamando al 831-471-1151.

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