LAKEPORT >> The city of Lakeport is allowing the sale and use of “Safe and Sane Fireworks” within the incorporated area of Lakeport.
Any person who wishes to purchase and use the approved fireworks is strongly encouraged by the Lakeport Police Department (LPD) to adhere to the following dates, times and locations for setting them off.
Dates and hours of discharge:
• Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Designated places for discharge:
• All Safe and Safe Fireworks are permitted on any street within the incorporated area of Lakeport from Tuesday through the Fourth of July, LPD Chief Brad Rasmussen stated.
• Discharge of the approved fireworks will be permitted next to Library Park during the Fourth of July event. The location will be cordoned off by barrier tape and will be in the 50 block of Fourth Street.
Alcohol will be permitted by people in the park during the Fourth of July event. The event has been issued a special permit for alcohol consumption with certain restrictions which are listed below.
The restrictions are in place as a precautionary measure to protect public safety, damage to city property or private property and to protect any and all people in attendance, Rasmussen stated.
Failure to abide by these conditions may result criminal actions, the immediate suspension of the alcohol permit and possible forfeiture of future special events in the city of Lakeport.
Alcohol restrictions:
• No kegs or other large alcohol storage/dispensing containers.
• No glass containers.
• No sales of alcohol will be allowed.
• Public intoxication is prohibited.
Noise restrictions:
• No amplified music outside of facility or event location.
Park rules:
• Park lands will be closed between midnight and 6 a.m. Obey all posted rules and regulations.
Annually, the Fourth of July event draws a large crowd of people to the park thus, causing safety concerns, Rasmussen stated. The police department has set up a public information cellphone text alert function through Nixle to provide public safety alerts and other information such as lost children, safety concerns, street closures or location information for the Safe and Sane discharge area to people who are attending the activities during the event. In order to receive the public information text messages, people can opt in by texting the word fireworks to 888-777.
The LPD will also have a command post set up at Lakeport City Hall Chambers during the Fourth of July event for people who wish to stop by or have questions.
Library Park is located at 222 Park St. in Lakeport.
