Union City City Council
June 23, 2026

Item 2.2: 2026 Safe and Sane Fireworks
Outreach and Education Plan
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2 Goals of Union City’s Safe and Sane Fireworks
Outreach and Education Efforts
• Discourage the use of illegal fireworks
• Promote safe and proper use (and
disposal) of safe and sane fireworks
• Prevent the use of fireworks east of
Mission Blvd., in City parks, on City streets
or school district property
• Educate residents on fireworks laws,
regulations and $1,000 fines (UCMC 7.26)
3 Overview of Outreach & Education Efforts
• Signage (City limits, Mission Blvd., City Parks)
• Fireworks Safety Postcard Mailer (to every UC residence) • Fireworks Safety Flyer (with each sale and at City facilities) • Electronic Public Service Announcements (City & NHUSD) • City/UCPD Coordinated Social Media Posts (Facebook,
Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter/X)
• Wholesaler, Nonprofit Permittee Marketing & Outreach
4 City Fireworks Signage
42 signs at City entrances, City Parks, and along Mission Blvd. placed on June 16 5 Fireworks Postcard Mailer
Distributed to 22,462 Union City Residences on June 18
6 Fireworks Safety Flyer &
Digital PSA
Distributed with each safe and sane
fireworks sales transaction
Distributed at City facilities
Digital PSA through email/SMS to
7,413 City News subscribers on June
18 and July 2
7 New Haven Unified School
District Digital PSA
(Peachjar)
• Sent to approx. 12,500 emails
• Sent on June 19 and scheduled
for July 3
8 City of Union City
• Facebook – 6,241 Followers
• Instagram – 4,243 Followers
• Twitter/X – 3,186 followers
• Nextdoor – 26,043 members
Union City Police Department
• Facebook – 11,064 Followers
• Instagram – 5,744 Followers
• Twitter/X – 3,779 Followers
City and UCPD Coordinated Social Media Posts
Graphics and Video Posts to be sent June 23-July 2
9 City and UCPD Coordinated Social Media Posts
Graphics and Video Posts to be sent June 23-July 2
*Graphics and video creation are an interdepartmental effort involving the City Manager’s Office, UCPD, Community and Recreation Services, and Economic and Community Development!
10 Other Outreach and Education Efforts
• UCTV Messaging
• City Website Pop-Up
• Wholesaler Marketing
and Outreach Materials
• Nonprofit Permittee
Marketing (14 groups for
2026)
11 In Conclusion – A Friendly Reminder (UCMC 7.26)!
• Do not use illegal fireworks in Union City!
• Only State Fire Marshal-approved safe and sane
fireworks are allowed from 8AM-10PM, July 1-4.
• Fireworks are not allowed east of Mission Blvd, in City parks, on school property or City streets.
• Property owners can be fined up to $1,000 if illegal
fireworks are used at their property.
• Individuals possessing or using illegal fireworks can be fined up to $1,000.
12 Thank You!
For more information, please go to
unioncityca.gov/fireworks