Full Notification

The Palmdale Sheriff’s Station PAC Team and Zone Deputies, combined with the City Of Palmdale, have conducted numerous illegal firework operations that have resulted in the confiscation of approximately 1,000-2,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. Not only have they taken a proactive approach to lowering the sales, distribution, and use of illegal fireworks prior to the 4^th of July, but they will have teams out patrolling the streets of Palmdale citing citizens found to be in possession of, and using, illegal fireworks on July 4^th.

These fines range between $2,500 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third offense.

Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are allowed in the Palmdale city limits except for the designated “No Fireworks Zone” where even ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are illegal.

The ‘No Fireworks Zone’ includes the Anaverde housing development and anywhere south of the California Aqueduct, as well as neighborhoods located on the south side of Rancho Vista Boulevard along the following lines: beginning at the intersection of Rancho Vista Boulevard and 30th Street West, areas south and west of Rancho Vista Boulevard, north to Avenue N-8; south and west of Avenue N-8 from Rancho Vista Boulevard to 55th Street West; west of 55th Street West; and south from 55th Street West to 60th Street West (Godde Hill Road).

Palmdale Station along with the City of Palmdale would like to remind you of some important safety tips for residents who use “Safe and Sane” fireworks in legal areas of the City of Palmdale:

•             Always read directions and use common sense.
•             Have an adult present.
•             Use outdoors only. Keep away from buildings, vehicles, dry                  grass and other flammable objects.
•             Light one at a time, then move quickly away.
•             Keep others at a safe distance.
•             Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
•             Never alter or take apart fireworks.
•             Do not give to young children under any circumstances.
•             Have a bucket of water handy for emergencies and for                          dousing misfired and spent fireworks.
•             Never attempt to relight or fix malfunctioning fireworks.
 
The City of Palmdale offers an interactive map that allows residents to enter their address so they can see if they live in the ‘No Fireworks Zone’ where ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are NOT allowed (www.cityofpalmdale.org).  They also have the option of contacting the city’s neighborhood services department at 267-5126 with any related questions.

Be a good neighbor and take part in a professional fireworks show, like the one at the Palmdale Amphitheatre on June 29^th at 5:00 pm.


Deputy Ronald Sneed
Public Information Deputy
Palmdale Sheriff Station
750 E Avenue Q, Palmdale CA
661-272-2587
 
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