{"id":73848,"date":"2025-07-03T11:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=73848"},"modified":"2025-07-05T11:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T18:16:11","slug":"fireworks-fun-and-safety-california-preps-for-the-holiday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=73848","title":{"rendered":"Fireworks, fun, and safety: California preps for the holiday weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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What you need to know:\u00a0<\/strong>As we approach the Fourth of July holiday and weekend, California is taking steps to keep communities safe during festivities by increasing outreach and highlighting resources.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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SACRAMENTO\u00a0<\/span>\u2014 As Californians gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted how the state is rolling out safety measures \u2014 from wildfire enforcement and extra highway patrols to real-time heat alerts \u2014 to help keep the fun going and our communities safe.<\/p>\n

Entering peak wildfire season\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In California, human activities account for about 95% of all wildfire starts, often starting from preventable actions like improperly extinguished campfires, malfunctioning equipment, and fireworks. With Fourth of July celebrations set to go off, Governor Newsom and state fire officials remind all Californians that the\u00a0<\/span>state has no tolerance for illegal fireworks<\/a>. Over 600,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have already been seized in 2025. The sale, transport, or use of fireworks without the \u201cOffice of the State Fire Marshal Safe and Sane\u201d seal is illegal, as is possessing or using any fireworks in communities where they are not allowed. Violators face potential fines up to $50,000 as well as a year in jail. For a fun and safe Fourth of July, know your local fireworks laws. Some California communities ban all fireworks, while others allow certain \u201cSafe and Sane\u201d fireworks.<\/p>\n

Hitting the road<\/span><\/h2>\n

To keep Californians safe, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is implementing a Holiday Enforcement Period beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6 \u2013 keep an eye on distracted and dangerous drivers on the highways. Don\u2019t forget \u2013\u00a0<\/span>save the celebrations<\/a>\u00a0until you\u2019ve reached your destination. During the 2024 Independence Day holiday period, 29 people were killed in crashes on California roads and CHP officers made 1,336 arrests for DUI \u2014 one arrest every 17 minutes.<\/p>\n

Staying smart in the heat\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

California has launched<\/span>\u00a0CalHeatScore<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heatwaves. The state\u2019s new tool provides localized warnings and resources for extreme heat events.<\/p>\n

When high temperatures impact Californians, many regions can experience triple-digit weather. Residents should visit<\/span>\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for resources, including heat safety information and places to stay cool.<\/p>\n

Emergency preparedness<\/span><\/h2>\n

Californians are encouraged to sign up for free emergency alerts at<\/span>\u00a0listoscalifornia.org\/alerts<\/a>. Emergency alerts are important messages you receive to help keep you safe during a disaster. The\u00a0Disaster Ready Guide<\/a>, available in multiple languages, includes other important information, such as packing a go-bag and making a plan.<\/p>\n