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Community Bulletin - Happy New Year!

City of Medina - Police Department

                                                                                     

www.medina-wa.gov [ http://www.medina-wa.gov/ ]

 

"*COMMUNITY E-lert*""*®*"

 

 "Be safer together"

                                                                                     

                                                                                                [ https://www.medina-wa.gov/police ]

DATE:        December 29, 2024

 

TO:             E-lert® Recipients                      

FROM:       Jeffrey R. Sass, Chief of Police

SUBJECT:  Community E-lert® -  *Happy New Year!*

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Community E-lert® is a registered trademark of the City of Medina Police Department.   This announcement is provided as a public service to residents of Medina and Hunts Point.  It is our intention to distribute these E-lerts following an occurrence or condition that may have public safety or community well-being implications. 

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As we approach New Year's Eve, we want to remind everyone that it is *illegal to use and discharge fireworks* within the City of Medina. The Medina Police Department would like to provide you with the following facts and reminders from the Office of the State Fire Marshall [ https://www.wsp.wa.gov/fireworks/ ]:

*_Facts:_*


*  Holding fireworks is the leading cause of fireworks injuries.
*  Sparklers burn at over 1,200 degrees and are one of the leading fireworks involved injuries.
*  M-80’s or larger can cause amputation of fingers or even a hand.  They are explosive devices and are illegal to possess anywhere in the nation.
*  Bottle rockets are the leading cause of fireworks related fires.  Bottle rockets and firecrackers are illegal to possess or discharge in Washington State.

*_Safety Tips:_*


*  Use legal fireworks, available at licensed outlets, only where allowable to discharge by law.
*  Store fireworks out of children’s reach, and keep pets safely indoors.
*  Only adults should light fireworks, and water and a fire extinguisher should be kept nearby.
*  Do not throw fireworks or hold them in your hand.
*  Only light one firework at a time, and move away quickly.
*  Never relight a “dud.”
*  Keep matches and lighters away from children.

*_Municipal Codes_:*

Medina – fireworks _*illegal* _to discharge _*at all times*_. (MMC 8.16.020 [ https://library.municode.com/wa/medina/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_TIT8HESA_CH8.16FI ] – penalty is a $300 infraction)

Hunts Point - fireworks for New Year's Eve are legal _*only*_ from 6pm on December 31st until 1am on January 1st (HPMC adopted RCW 70.77.395 [ https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.77.395 ])

Reminder (regardless of municipal code):

*RCW * 70.77.488  [ http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.77.488 ]*Unlawful discharge or use of fireworks—Penalty.*

It is unlawful for any person to discharge or use fireworks in a reckless manner which creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person or damage to the property of another. A violation of this section is a *gross misdemeanor*.

 

*The Medina Police Department wishes everyone a safe and Happy New Year!*

 

 

"Other great ways of staying connected to the Medina Police Department are our X [ https://twitter.com/MedinaPoliceWA ] and Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/medinawapolice/ ] pages."

 

"If you have any questions or comments regarding this information, please contact the Medina Police Department at (425) 233-6420. You may also reach us via email by contacting Chief Jeff Sass (jsass@medina-wa.gov) or Captain Austin Gidlof (agidlof@medina-wa.gov)."

 

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*Emergency: 911*
*Non-Emergency police matters: (425) 577-5656*

*Medina Police Department*
*501 Evergreen Point Road*
*Medina, WA 98039*
*(425) 233-6420*

 

 

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