'Safe and Sane' Fireworks On Sale in Dublin

“Safe and Sane” fireworks will go on sale in Dublin beginning on June 28 at noon and city officials are urging extreme caution when using them because of the dry conditions caused by the drought.

Dublin is the only city in the Tri-Valley that allows the sale and use of fireworks designated as “safe.” The only other Alameda County cities that permit fireworks are Newark and Union City. The sale of the fireworks benefits local non-profits and service organizations.

Fireworks can be purchased at the following 17 locations in Dublin:

• Dublin Fighting Irish: 3750 Dublin Boulevard (Lowe’s)
• Dublin High School Athletic Boosters: 7497 Dublin Boulevard (Safeway)
• Dublin Host Lions Club: 6500 Dublin Boulevard (America’s Tire)
• Tri-Valley Unity Church: 6698 Amador Plaza Road (Enea Plaza - Jennifer’s Convertibles)
• Dublin Rotary Club: 7944 Dublin Boulevard (Hooters)
• California Spirit Elite Boosters: 6797 Village Parkway (KFC)
• John Knox Presbyterian Church: 7212 San Ramon Road (Dublin Iceland)
• Murray School PFC: 7699 Amador Valley Boulevard (Shamrock Village - Dollar Tree)
• Briarhill of Dublin HOA: 7877 Amador Valley Boulevard (Shamrock Village - Big Lots)
• US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region: 12 2800 Dublin Boulevard (Target - East)
• St. Raymond School: 7201 Regional Street (CVS/Savers)
• Knights of Columbus: #7987 8931 San Ramon Road (at Alcosta)
• Dublin Irish Guard Band Boosters: 7450 Dublin Boulevard (Rigatoni’s)
• Dublin Little League: 4520-4580 Dublin Boulevard (Dublin Corners - Tomatina)
• Valley Christian Center: 7884 Dublin Boulevard (Orchard Supply)
• Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE): 7892 Dublin Boulevard (Marshall’s)
• Tri-Valley YMCA: 7144 Regional Street (Horizon Irrigation)

The City of Dublin released the following guidelines for the use of fireworks:

“Safe and Sane” fireworks require the use of several safety precautions, and their use is limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the 4th of July only, in the following City parks:

1. Alamo Creek Park (Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Drive)
2. Dublin Sports Grounds (Dublin Boulevard and Civic Plaza)
3. Emerald Glen Park (Tassajara Road and Gleason Drive)
4. Shannon Park (Shannon Avenue and San Ramon Valley Road)

Dublin property owners may use their “Safe and Sane” fireworks at any time during the sales period. No fireworks of any type (including “Safe and Sane”) are permitted at Dublin multi-housing units or at any undesignated Dublin park, other City facility, or public school.

Those who purchase fireworks should keep the following precautions in mind:

• Always read and follow the safety directions.
• Never take fireworks apart to build your own fireworks.
• Never allow children to use fireworks without adult supervision.
• Only light one device at a time, and remain a safe distance away after lighting the device.
• Never try to re-light or handle “dud” fireworks (faulty and unexploded fireworks).
• Always follow the safety instructions.
• Fireworks should always be used in safe, open areas and away from buildings, combustibles, dry vegetation, and, especially, people and animals.
• A connected garden hose should be ready nearby and a pail of water kept handy for disposal of spent fireworks and “duds.”
• Pet owners should keep pets indoors on July 4, as many animals become extremely agitated by the sights and sounds of fireworks. Some of these pets will even run into the streets and away from home in an attempt to flee fireworks activity that is distressing to them.

Illegal fireworks, which explode in the air or move along the ground, pose an even higher threat this year due to the extremely dry conditions of the Dublin hillsides, where there is great potential for wildfires. Law enforcement and fire officials plan to be extra vigilant due to the dry winter and the drought conditions. Penalties for those caught selling or using these types of fireworks can include fines and jail time.

Learn more about firework safety here.

Photo courtesy Autumn Johnson