{"id":2399,"date":"2023-06-26T14:15:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T14:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/?p=2399"},"modified":"2023-06-27T15:30:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T15:30:30","slug":"fireworks-rules-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/fireworks-rules-and-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireworks Rules and Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FIREWORKS-1-1.png\" alt=\"FIREWORKS (1)\" width=\"788\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FIREWORKS-1-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FIREWORKS-1-1-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hiawatha-iowa.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FIREWORKS-1-1-768x277.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Public Safety Officials from the City of Hiawatha want to remind you that the display and use of consumer fireworks are allowed in Hiawatha on a very limited basis during the times below. This does not include the display of commercial fireworks. It is important to remember that fireworks may only be used by someone age 18 or older, on their own property, or the property of someone that has consented to use. Do not assume you have permission. Fireworks cannot be used on streets, roads, or other public right-of-ways. That also means the use of fireworks is forbidden in all city parks without a permit. It is your responsibility to know what you are doing and what you are using is legal. The fine for violating any of these laws will be not less than $250.00. If you cause an injury, fire, or damage to property, you may be charged with additional crimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">The display of consumer fireworks is allowed only during the following designated times:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">July 4th &#8211; 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">December 31st &#8211; 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1st<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><strong><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Additional safety tips:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Enjoy outdoor celebrations and cookouts but remember to keep a five foot \u201csafe zone\u201d around grills and campfires<\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Build campfires at least 15 feet away from buildings, shrubs or other materials that burn<\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Fireworks must only be used with proper adult supervision and never shoot fireworks while intoxicated or impaired. Always expect the firework to do something unexpected.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">When lighting fireworks or having a campfire, keep a garden hose or fire extinguisher nearby in case of problems<\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Keep a bucket of water to put wire sparklers in. Sparklers account for nearly 1\/4 of all fireworks injuries. Sparklers can burn at 1,200 degrees, can cause 3rd degree burns in a fraction of a second and improperly discarded sparklers can cause fires.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">DO NOT AIM bottle rockets, roman candles and other fireworks toward people, buildings, vehicles or others property.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Keep a distance of 20 feet from buildings and people when lighting fireworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public Safety Officials from the City of Hiawatha want to remind you that the display and use of consumer fireworks are allowed in Hiawatha on a very limited basis during the times below. 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