Woodbury Council shares fireworks safety tips ahead of holiday season
The Woodbury City Council held a public safety meeting on June 27 to educate residents about safe fireworks use, emphasizing where fireworks are prohibited and what precautions to take when using them legally.
The Woodbury Public Safety Department presented guidelines to help residents safely enjoy fireworks while protecting themselves and their community. The presentation focused on both legal restrictions and practical safety measures as the summer holiday season approaches.
According to the city's regulations, fireworks are prohibited in several key locations: parks, beaches, and other public areas. Residents looking to use fireworks must do so only on private property in open, safe locations away from buildings and structures.
When fireworks are used legally on private property, the city recommends several safety precautions. Adults must supervise all fireworks use, and residents should keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergency. The guidelines also stress the importance of properly handling unignited fireworks to prevent accidental ignition.
Beyond safety concerns, the council emphasized public courtesy, noting that residents should be mindful of noise levels when using fireworks, particularly in residential areas. This consideration helps maintain good relations with neighbors while still allowing legal holiday celebrations.
The presentation did not result in any new votes or ordinances, but served as a public awareness campaign ahead of the busy fireworks season. Residents with questions about local fireworks regulations are encouraged to contact the Woodbury Public Safety Department.
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[0:06] fireworks are meant to be used in
[0:08] private open safe locations away from
[0:12] structures or flammable materials
[0:15] fireworks are not to be used in parks or
[0:19] public areas such as beaches some of the
[0:22] things to consider as far as safety goes
[0:25] is first of all having an adult nearby
[0:27] to supervise the activities of the
[0:29] fireworks second to make sure that you
[0:31] have a bucket of water nearby or a fire
[0:33] extinguisher to put out those fireworks
[0:36] or to contain ones that do not work to
[0:39] properly use fireworks you're going to
[0:41] want to make sure that first of all you
[0:43] have the the wick exposed and we'd
[0:46] recommend having a lighter that uh
[0:48] extends out something where you can
[0:50] light it from a distance and then move
[0:52] away quickly you would move the firework
[0:54] to a level surface
[0:57] [Music]
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[1:09] if you have a firework that didn't
[1:11] ignite and is a dud uh it is not safe
[1:15] you don't want to try to relight that
[1:17] firework what you want to do is take
[1:19] that firework and put it in a bucket of
[1:22] water keep it in that water for about 20
[1:25] minutes to make sure that that firework
[1:27] is extinguished and is no longer a
[1:30] safety hazard remember not everyone
[1:32] enjoys the loud noises produced by
[1:35] fireworks please remember respect goes
[1:37] hand in hand when using fireworks this
[1:39] season
[1:41] [Music]
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