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Fire works okay in the Borough, too
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| December 30, 2013 |
Residents inside the Mat-Su Borough are allowed to bring in
the New Year with a little noise and excitement. The shooting
off of fireworks in the Mat-Su Borough is allowed on December 31
from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. New Years Day, but ...
There are some restricted areas where the use of fireworks are
not allowed:
* Within 1,250 feet of any health care facility or assisted living
space, library or school.
* Within 500 feet of any gas station or business where flammable
fuels are stored
* Within, or from any structure or vehicle.
Residents should remember to be good neighbors. Avoid going past
the 1 a.m. cut-off deadline for fireworks. Clean up all firework
debris.
One thing to keep in mind while using fireworks is that serious
injuries can occur. Be extremely cautious:
* Always follow directions.
* Have a sober person present who is 21 years or older for
discharge and supervision.
* Never point or throw fireworks at another person or an animal.
* Do not carry them in your pockets.
* Never handle a firework that has malfunctioned (a dud). Sometimes
the detonation is delayed and can cause serious injury if
handled.
* Keep water close.
Discharge of fireworks is allowed on private property only with
the property owner's permission in the Mat-Su Borough
boundaries. Check local cities for city rules on fireworks.
For more information, visit
http://www.matsugov.us/planning/codecompliance/fireworks-burning.
For complaints call Code Compliance at (907) 861-7822 |
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