City of Elk Grove

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Jun 18, 2018 - ELK GROVE, CA- As residents celebrate our nation's independence with fireworks, the City of. Elk Grove wa
Elk Grove Police Department Press Release Officer Jason Jimenez, EGPD Public Information Officer 916.627.3709 (Office) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2018

Selling, Transporting, or Using Illegal Fireworks is a Crime ELK GROVE, CA- As residents celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, the City of Elk Grove wants to remind everyone that Elk Grove has zero tolerance against illegal fireworks. These fireworks cause a nuisance to our residents, fires, and hazards in our community that are unnecessary. Illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner. It is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the "Safe and Sane" seal, as well as possess or use any fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. This year, we are teaming up with Code Enforcement and the Cosumnes Fire Department to create a Fireworks Taskforce. The Taskforce will be patrolling neighborhoods to enforce zero tolerance against illegal fireworks. The goal of the Taskforce is to help keep our community safe from injury and help prevent fires sparked by illegal fireworks. If caught with illegal fireworks, violators will be cited and fined up to $50,000. To report illegal fireworks activity, call 916-714-5115. We wish everyone a safe and fun time celebrating our nation’s independence!

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