FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT PLAN
Samuel Klemek, Fire Chief
Roberto Filice, Chief of Police
April 18, 2023
Provide Safety for the Public and First Responders
Augmented police, fire, and code enforcement staff will perform citywide patrols.
Gather evidence for administrative citations (video, photos).
Continue efforts to change the social conscience of illegal fireworks use.
Public Outreach
“Zero Tolerance” signage will be posted on all fireworks stands.
Printed Fireworks Safety materials will be distributed to schools and fireworks stands.
Fireworks Safety and Enforcement signage placed throughout the City starting June 1st
Promotion of the City of Salinas Fireworks website www.salinasfireworks.com and Salinas Connect App Press releases and interviews with local news outlets to spread the word about fireworks safety and the penalties for use of illegal fireworks.
Collaboration with Mag One Media and City of Salinas PIO to create new social media campaign
Enforcing City Laws and Ordinances
Roaming marked and unmarked patrols units will be deployed throughout the city during the holiday period.
SFD and SPD Drone Teams will be deployed strategically throughout the city.
Additional Fire Department resources will be deployed for emergency responses and to assist with “observing and reporting” the use of illegal fireworks.
The Salinas Fire Prevention Division will review reports and issue administrative citations via mail.
Administrative citations will be issued to property owners where illegal fireworks are discharged.
OSHA regulations prohibit staff from handling and storage of fireworks. Disposal must be done by licensed hazardous materials handlers.
Staff is researching the implementation of a REWARD program to encourage the reporting and successful citation of fireworks violators.
Funding
Costs to cover the 2023 emergency response and enforcement efforts for illegal fireworks will be paid through the 7% surcharge recovered from sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks Stands.
Combined fund balances for 2022 fireworks related revenue are approximately $ 75,000.
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