July 4th: Practice Holiday Safety
Posted by GSDispatch Editor in by City of Greenwood, by City of Lee’s Summit
LEE’S SUMMIT
As the Fourth of July approaches, many of you are planning on using fireworks as part of your holiday celebration. The City of Lee’s Summit allows the use of approved consumer fireworks on specific days for the Independence Day holiday. Households planning on discharging fireworks in the city limits must obtain a permit. Permits are free and can be obtained from any of the permitted fireworks vendors within the City, or from City Hall during regular business hours.
Although certain types of fireworks are now legal in the City it does not mean they are completely safe. Please use extreme care whenever discharging fireworks and obey the laws pertaining to their use.
Summary of Fireworks Regulations in Lee’s Summit
Age Limits: 16 or older, unless supervised by a parent or guardian
When can fireworks be discharged? July 2 & 3: 10 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; July 4: 10 a.m. to Midnight
Where can I purchase fireworks? The City of Lee’s Summit has approved 20 vendors to sell fireworks in various locations in Lee’s Summit. These vendors are only allowed to sell fireworks that are allowed in Lee’s Summit. If you purchase fireworks elsewhere, you are responsible to know the difference between legal and illegal. Fireworks can only be sold in Lee’s Summit beginning June 23 through midnight on July 4.
Consumer fireworks NOT allowed include: Rockets on a stick; Missiles with fins or rudders for the purpose of achieving aerodynamic flight; Roman candles, California Candles, Illuminating Torches, or similar items, with or without spikes, which contain wording on the caution label that is substantially similar to the following: “WARNING SHOOTS FLAMING BALLS” or “WARNING SHOOTS FLAMING BALLS AND REPORTS”; Single or multi-shot parachutes, with night effects.
In addition to the regulations listed above, be aware of conditions in the area where fireworks are being discharged. Avoid areas of dry vegetation or other combustible materials and have a water hose or bucket available in case of a small fire. Keep small children and pets out of the immediate area. Properly dispose of waste material in a metal container outside and not with the household trash.
For questions about the fireworks, contact the Lee’s Summit Fire Department at (816) 969-1300.
GREENWOOD
Greenwood Fireworks Permits Available Beginning Monday, June 22, 2009. All Greenwood citizens who would like authorization to possess or discharge consumer fireworks within the City limits must obtain a permit. One such permit is required per household or address at which the discharge will occur. These permits will allow for the possession and discharge of consumer fireworks on July 2nd, July 3rd and July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Permits are free of charge and can be obtained at the Greenwood City Hall during normal business hours.
