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"*COMMUNITY E-lert*""*®*"

 

 "Be safer together"

                                                                                     

                                                                                                [ https://www.medina-wa.gov/police ]

DATE:        July 2, 2024

 

TO:             E-lert® Recipients                      

FROM:       Jeffrey R. Sass, Chief of Police

SUBJECT:  Community E-lert® -  *Fourth of July*

 

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Community E-lert® is a registered trademark of the City of Medina Police Department.   This announcement is provided as a public service to residents of Medina and Hunts Point.  It is our intention to distribute these E-lerts following an occurrence or condition that may have public safety or community well-being implications. 

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As we approach the 4th of July, this is a reminder that it is *illegal to use and discharge fireworks* within the City of Medina. The Medina Police Department would like to provide you with the following facts and reminders from the Office of the State Fire Marshall [ https://www.wsp.wa.gov/fireworks/ ]:

*_Facts:_*


*  Holding fireworks is the leading cause of fireworks injuries.
*  Sparklers burn at over 1,200 degrees and are one of the leading fireworks involved injuries.
*  M-80’s or larger can cause amputation of fingers or even a hand.  They are explosive devices and are illegal to possess anywhere in the nation.
*  Bottle rockets are the leading cause of fireworks related fires.  Bottle rockets and firecrackers are illegal to possess or discharge in Washington State.

*_Safety Tips:_*


*  Use legal fireworks, available at licensed outlets, only where allowable to discharge by law.
*  Store fireworks out of children’s reach, and keep pets safely indoors.
*  Only adults should light fireworks, and water and a fire extinguisher should be kept nearby.
*  Do not throw fireworks or hold them in your hand.
*  Only light one firework at a time, and move away quickly.
*  Never relight a “dud.”
*  Keep matches and lighters away from children.

*_Municipal Codes_:*

Medina – fireworks _*illegal* _to discharge _*at all times*_. (MMC 8.16.020 [ https://library.municode.com/wa/medina/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_TIT8HESA_CH8.16FI ] – penalty is a $300 infraction)

Hunts Point - fireworks are legal _*only*_* *during the following times: (HPMC adopted RCW 70.77.395 [ https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.77.395 ])


*  June 28th between 12pm - 11pm
*  June 29th – July 3rd between 9am - 11pm
*  July 4th between 9am - midnight
*  July 5th between 9am - 11pm

*"NOTE - no fireworks of any kind may be used or discharged within the town of Hunts Point on July 4th between 9:30 p.m. and 15 minutes following the conclusion of the Points 4th Display."*

Reminder (regardless of municipal code):

*RCW * 70.77.488  [ http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.77.488 ]*Unlawful discharge or use of fireworks—Penalty.*

It is unlawful for any person to discharge or use fireworks in a reckless manner which creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person or damage to the property of another. A violation of this section is a *gross misdemeanor*.

Additionally, the City of Mercer Island is hosting its annual Summer Celebration Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 13th at Luther Burbank Park [ https://www.mercerisland.gov/parksrec/page/luther-burbank-park ]. The show will begin at 10:00pm and is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. It is likely that some community members will hear the fireworks from their homes. More information on this event can be found on their website [ https://www.mercerisland.gov/parksrec/page/summer-celebration-2024 ].

 

*The Medina Police Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!*

 

 

 

"Other great ways of staying connected to the Medina Police Department are our Twitter [ https://twitter.com/MedinaPoliceWA ]and Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/medinawapolice/ ] pages."

 

"If you have any questions or comments regarding this information, please contact the Medina Police Department at (425) 233-6420. You may also reach us via email by contacting Chief Jeff Sass (jsass@medina-wa.gov) or Captain Austin Gidlof (agidlof@medina-wa.gov)."

 

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*Emergency: 911*
*Non-Emergency police matters: (425) 577-5656*

*Medina Police Department*
*501 Evergreen Point Road*
*Medina, WA 98039*
*(425) 233-6420*

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