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‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks safety tips from the city of Palmdale

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Legal “Safe and Sane” fireworks that are sold in Palmdale bear the official seal of the State Fire Marshal [pictured left]. Illegal fireworks [pictured right] in Palmdale bring fines that start at $2,500 and can go as high as $10,000.
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department is offering the following safety tips for residents who use “Safe and Sane” fireworks in legal areas of the city:

  • Always read directions and use common sense.
  • Have an adult present.
  • Use outdoors only—away from buildings, vehicles, dry grass and other flammable objects.
  • Light one at a time, then move quickly away.
  • Keep others at a safe distance.
  • Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
  • Never alter or take apart fireworks.
  • Do not give to young children under any circumstances.
  • Have a bucket of water handy for emergencies and for dousing misfired and spent fireworks.
  • Never attempt to relight or fix malfunctioning fireworks.

City officials are also urging residents to take the following precautions to keep their pets safe on the Fourth of July:

  • Keep pets indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep pets company.
  • Consult with a veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety pets experience during fireworks displays.
  • Never leave pets outside unattended. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn’t leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.

“Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly,” said Public Safety Supervisor Kery German.

Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are allowed in Palmdale city limits except for the designated “No Fireworks Zone” where even ‘Safe and Sane’ are illegal at all times. The ‘No Fireworks Zone’ includes the Anaverde housing development and anywhere south of the California Aqueduct, as well as neighborhoods located on the south side of Rancho Vista Boulevard along the following lines: beginning at the intersection of Rancho Vista Boulevard and 30th Street West, areas south and west of Rancho Vista Boulevard, north to Avenue N-8; south and west of Avenue N-8 from Rancho Vista Boulevard to 55th Street West; west of 55th Street West; and south from 55th Street West to 60th Street West (Godde Hill Road).

“Our Web site, www.cityofpalmdale.org, has an interactive map that allows residents to enter their address so they can see if they live in the ‘No Fireworks Zone’ where ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are NOT allowed,” German said. “Residents may also call [661] 267-5243 and our staff will assist them.”

“Illegal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in Palmdale or in the Los Angeles County portion of the Antelope Valley,” said Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer. “These are the type that explode or shoot up in the air and they are dangerous and cause a real threat to life and property,” he added.

“If people are caught using illegal fireworks in Palmdale, they will be facing a $2,500 fine for a first offense, $5,000 for a second offense and $10,000 for a third offense,” Hofbauer added. “If you light it, we’ll write it.”

“Besides, the Fireworks Extravaganza show coming to the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds on July 4, a collaboration between the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster, will be one of the biggest and most spectacular fireworks show this Valley has ever seen,” said Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem Laura Bettencourt. “With a show like this, there is absolutely no need and no excuse for anyone to waste their time and money on illegal fireworks that pose a threat to life and property.”

Safe and sane fireworks may only be discharged until 12 p.m. on Monday, July 5. Discharging fireworks before June 28 or after July 5 will subject the violators to fines. To report fireworks anonymously, call 661-267-5234 or report online at https://cityofpalmdale.org/FormCenter/Public-Safety-12/Report-Illegal-Fireworks-66. To report fireworks happening now at a specific address, call the sheriff’s department at 661-272-2400.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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21 comments for "‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks safety tips from the city of Palmdale"

  2. My neighborhood here in central Lancaster, everyone’s petrified. Our Hispanic neighbors, bless their hearts, something culturally cathartic about the POP-POP-POP, black-market fireworks they’ve gotten hold of, they are not (NOT) your kinder-gentler fireworks. More like Middle Eastern roadside IEDs, fireworks they’re lighting up, in anticipation of Independence Day, will blow a child’s leg right off.

  3. 5000 POUNDS OF HOMEMADE REALLY LARGE M-80’S COMPLETELY BLOWS UP LAPD
    BOMB DISPOSAL TRUCK JUST NOW…

    BLOWS UP CARS AND HOUSES…

    ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES STORED RIGHT NEXT TO 28TH. ST. PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL…

    ***

    CLOSE TO USC…

    ***

    SEEMS TO ME THAT ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES SHOULD BE USED TO DISCOVER
    WHERE THIS STUFF WAS MADE…

    ***

    FURTHER,,,

    LOOKS LIKE BIG TROUBLE AHEAD FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY…

    THERE’S GOT TO BE LOTS OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS OUT THERE…

    TWO HUGE RECENT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS EXPLOSIONS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS…

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    THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL FOLKS…

  4. Last years 4th of July was one of my favorites. The massive show of disobedience to the ruling class when they tried to tell us we couldn’t celebrate, was beautiful.

    • Lancaster’s burgeoning dilemma with black market fireworks is out-of-control. We’re afraid to let the children out of the house on 4th of July.

  5. TRUE COLORS REVEALED – FIREWORKS SELLING MAYOR STEVE HOFBAUER…

    WAS A FORMER FIRE INVESTIGATOR…

    NOW A FOR HIRE EXPERT AND FIRE SAFETY CONSULTANT..?

    SELLING FIREWORKS FOR ALL THE BOGUS CHARITIES AND CHURCHES IN PALMDALE…

    THAT ARE SUCH LOSERS THEY CANT RAISE FUNDS WITHOUT SELLING FIREWORKS…

    SELLING FIREWORKS IN A DROUGHT AND TIME OF EXTREMELY HIGH FIRE HAZARD…

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    DID STEVE HOFBAUER GET FORMER MAYOR LARRY CHAMBOLE’S BRIBES FROM THE
    FIREWORKS COMPANIES THAT HE GOT BY BEING ON THE ADELANTO FIREWORKS BOARD..?

    HOW MUCH DID IT TAKE FOR THEM TO BUY STEVE HOFBAUER,,,?

    TO GET HIM TO FORGET ALL THE BURNED LITTLE KIDS AND DESTROYED HOMES CAUSED BY FIREWORKS..?

    ***

    THE CITY OF PALMDALE ANNOUNCES A 4TH. OF JULY FIREWORKS CRACKDOWN WITH HEFTY FINES…

    THEY PROFIT BOTH FROM SELLING THIS HARMFUL CRAP AND THEN AGAIN BY FINING THOSE THAT BUY AND USE THEM…

    NICE NO..?

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    AND PALMDALE STILL HAS NOT REMOVED THE UGLY GANG SCUM NEIGHBORHOOD
    NEARBY GRAFFITI FROM THE OVERHEAD RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER 47TH. ST. EAST
    AS PEOPLE ENTER PALMDALE…

    VOTE THEM ALL OUT FOLKS…

    THEY ARE ALL LOSERS…

    • I don’t know why you are still selling fireworks. Of any kind. There are so many illegal fire works going off every night for the past 3 months or more. Every night scaring the animals. I don’t understand why you just don’t ban them all together. I have video of illegal fire works and no one does anything they just get away with it. So why would they stop.

      • Exactly , I called many times last year. I was told that they are only responding to emergency. So , blow up our hands and you will come than. That’s crazy. So happy our dog doesn’t have to go through that fear. But we miss him. I guess the city gets a Big Cut Of Money to have the stands up here. Forget about us who live here. Blow up a neighborhood first to get it to stop.

        • The fireworks utilitized within the stands are so downgraded in terms of grams of powder, they are essentially harmless and overpriced. That dose t mean you should ban them you entitled rat. Let people have fun worth safe and sane fireworks, hell stop being a Karen and go to Santa Clarita.

      • They really seem to whine about their little dogs and inconveniences, waahhh, wahhh go cry some
        More. “bAn ALl FIRewOrKs”.

        • Palmdale won’t ever be safe or sane.

          I told a corrupt company to “suck it” and quit.

          Day one of lockdown I had a dumb ass in a sxs ATV crash through my fence.

          Then there was the bobcat fire, really close.

          I was lucky enough to sell at 2x what I paid and leave.

    • Or proceed to Enact Freedom. Who agrees? Amen brothers. You’ll hear us and see us all over the bands of skies on the 4th.

    • Our City is no longer having a firework show and want us to go to Lancaster. We were promised a return of a firework show for our city like we have been doing for as long as we have been a city. We were lied to!

      • The thrill of fireworks is not watching a “show.” The thrill of fireworks is setting them off yourself and safely escaping.

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