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Safety commission reviews fireworks-education campaign after July 4 incidents
Summary
The commission reviewed banners and flyers distributed before July 4, reported fewer large displays this year but some late-night fireworks near the river, and discussed PSAs and regional radio cooperation to curb illegal fireworks.
Commissioners reviewed the fireworks-education campaign that placed banners and distributed flyers roughly a week before July 4. Members said the campaign likely reduced large late-night mortar use compared with earlier years but acknowledged there were still fireworks near the river that evening; one commissioner urged caution about assigning blame without proof.
Committee member (S4) suggested more public-service announcements and regional cooperation, such as a radio PSA coordinated with neighboring communities. Chair (S1) cautioned against attributing the chip-pile fire to fireworks without evidence: "let's not attribute what could have been a cigarette to the fireworks... without proof," and members discussed adding fire-safety messaging to next year's outreach plan.
