In spite of the severe drought, sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks remains strong in and around Dublin, CA. In the East Bay, a total of 35 fireworks stands, nine of which in Dublin, opened last Saturday. Many residents in the Bay Area have expressed concerns over the potential fire danger the fireworks may bring. “I’m not gonna be buying fireworks this year I feel with the drought conditions it’s really a hazard, and I don’t know why towns are still allowing this to be done,” said Dublin resident Mary Ellen in an interview with ABC 7 News.
Safe and Sane Fireworks are allowed to be sold in the City of Dublin by non-profit organizations that meet all of the requirements set forth in the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24. Sale of the Safe and Sane Fireworks provide many of these worthy non-profit organizations with a huge windfall they need. Participation in the annual sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks within Dubiln’s borders is awarded through a random drawing at Dublin City Hall in May.
Given that grass fires in the dry, hot regions of the East Bay have already been frequent, residents in and around Dublin are right to be concerned. The City of Dublin and its public safety departments have done everything they can to promote firework safety and urge extreme caution in their use. According to ABC 7 News, Dublin Police Services has announced that it will have 13 extra officers on patrol on the 4th of July. On top of the additional police presence, the Alameda County Fire Department has pledged to increase its force by 25 percent on that day.
No fireworks of any type, including Safe and Sane, are permitted at Dublin multi-housing units or at any undesignated Dublin park, other City facility, or school. The City of Dublin has four designated parks where the use of Safe and Sane Fireworks are permitted from 10:00AM to 10:00PM on the 4th of July only. They include:
- Alamo Creek Park (Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Drive)
- Dublin Sports Grounds (Dublin Boulevard and Civic Plaza)
- Emerald Glen Park (Tassajara Road and Gleason Drive)
- Shannon Park (Shannon Avenue and San Ramon Valley Road)
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