With the Fourth of July approaching, area communities want to remind people of firework rules and procedures, so that the holiday can be enjoyed in a safe manner.

 

The City of Coffeyville allows fireworks to be discharged between 8 a.m. and midnight tomorrow through Independence Day. More details of safety procedures that Coffeyville is implementing can be found here.

 

The City of Independence has a 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. designated discharge time from tomorrow to July 3rd. The time will extend until midnight on July 4th.

 

Cherryvale City Council recently voted to extend legal discharge hours from 10 a.m. until midnight from tomorrow until July 4th. The hours will reduce to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5th.

 

In Caney, fireworks are allowed to be discharged until 10 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday, while the time is extended until midnight for Friday and Saturday. Fireworks will be permitted until midnight on July 4th as well.

 

Neodesha is allowing firework discharge from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until July 3rd, as well as on July 5th. The hours will extend until midnight on July 4th.

 

Additional tips to keep in mind this holiday week are to never attempt to re-light malfunctioning fireworks, never experiment with homemade fireworks, and to remove and dispose of all firework trash from city property.