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West Monroe Police would like to wish everyone a safe & happy new year, we also remind everyone about fireworks safety:

Fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate holidays. But they must be used carefully! The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be fireworks smart, before, during and after
their consumer fireworks display.

Before: Choose an open area away from spectators, homes and buildings and dry vegetation. Use a garden hose to wet down the area before firing.

During: As each device burns out, soak it using a hose, or bucket of water.

After: Place all used items in a covered, fireproof container and leave it outside and away from homes and buildings.


"Fireworks are beautiful and add fun and excitement to holiday celebrations. But you must be fireworks smart when you use them! ", says National Council Vice President Jack Leonard.

Remember the following special fireworks safety tips for sparklers:
• Children under the age of 12 should not use sparklers without very close adult supervision.
• Always remain standing while using sparklers.
• Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.
• Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.
• Sparklers and bare feet can be a painful combination. Always wear closed -toe shoes when using sparklers.
• Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop the spent sparklers directly in a bucket of water.
• Never hand a lighted sparkler to another person. Give them the unlit sparkler and then light it.
• Always stand at least 6 feet from another person while using sparklers.
• Never throw sparklers.
• Show children how to hold sparklers away from their body and at arm's length.
• Teach children not to wave sparklers, especially wooden stick sparklers, or run while holding sparklers.


The City of West Monroe does have an ordinance in place which prohibits the use of fireworks within the City Limits. However, the use of fireworks is allowed outside of the City limits in Ouachita Parish on December 31 from midnight to 8am on January 1st.


Once again the West Monroe Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe & Happy New Year 2013!