TODAY EVENT: ANTONOVICH AND FIRE CHIEF FREEMAN TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

 

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact:  Tony Bell, Communications Deputy    Office:  (213) 974-5555   Cell: (213) 215-5176    E-mail:  tbell@bos.lacounty.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 2, 2008                                                                                                 For Immediate Release

 

ANTONOVICH AND FIRE CHIEF FREEMAN TO HOLD

PRESS CONFERENCE ON ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

 

WHO:                          Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich

                                    Chief P. Michael Freeman, Los Angeles County Fire Department        

                                               

WHAT:                        Supervisor Antonovich and Chief P. Michael Freeman to hold press conference in on dangers of illegal fireworks.

                                   

WHEN:                       Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

                             

WHERE:                   Fire Station 124

                                    25870 Hemingway Avenue

                                    Stevenson Ranch, CA

                                               

 

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY – To ensure Los Angeles County residents enjoy a safe July 4^th celebration, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich will join County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman in hosting a press conference warning residents on the dangers of illegal fireworks.

 

The penalties for possession or use can range from a fine of up to $1000, to confinement in a County jail for up to one year. Certain products like M-80’s and M-100’s are considered explosives and are a felony to possess.  The penalties can be as high as 16 months in state prison.  Parents are liable for any damage or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.

 

Santa Clarita Valley residents are encouraged to enjoy one of several community fireworks shows including the annual Stevenson Ranch Fireworks Spectacular at Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park, and the City of Santa Clarita’s Fireworks Celebration at the Westfield Town Center.

 

Supervisor Antonovich encourages residents who see illegal fireworks to contact the Sheriff’s Department Tip Line at (661) 284-2-TIP.  If you would like to surrender your illegal fireworks, please contact Sergeant Gregg Lewison at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station at (661) 799-5158 to make arrangements.

 

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