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Milwaukie Declares Local State of Emergency Due to Heat, Bans All Fireworks Within City Limits
The City of Milwaukie has declared a local state of emergency due to the ongoing extreme heat and high risk for wildfire, along with the Excessive Heat Warnings issued for the region by the National Weather Service.
The emergency order immediately bans the use of any and all fireworks, legal and illegal, in Milwaukie. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks cause more than 19,000 fires each year in the United States. Clackamas Fire District #1 also recently stated that prolonged high temperatures, lower than normal relative humidity, low moisture content in fuels and a potential for increasing winds, has led to an increased risk for hostile fire events and extreme fire behavior.
“We all experienced the devastating fires of last fall and probably know someone who lost their home. The last thing we want is a fire like that burning through the metro region,” said Mayor Mark Gamba. “Climate change is not a distant future thing—we’re experiencing it now and it will continue to cause unprecedented problems that will affect our ‘normal lives’.”
Under the emergency order, the use of any fireworks is a civil infraction and is subject to a fine up to $1,000 for each violation. The city is asking for everyone’s support to help keep the Milwaukie community safe by complying with the fireworks ban. The emergency declaration is in effect through July 9, 2021.
“If the $1,000 fine isn’t incentive enough, please show some compassion for our veterans with PTSD. I'm sure everyone can think of creative new ways to celebrate our independence from British rule, and your pets will thank you,” Gamba said.
The Milwaukie Police Department will have officers patrolling the city on July 4 watching for any potentially dangerous situations. If you have a significant concern about a situation involving fireworks, please call the police non-emergency number at 503.786.7500. Only call 911 for serious threats to life and property.
