Fire works okay in the Borough, too |
| 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 |