14 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER July 2020
TVF&R
By CHRISTINA LENT
Celebrate the Fourth
of July safely
Oregon law bans fireworks that fly,
explode, or travel on the ground more
than 6 feet — this includes bottle rockets,
roman candles, firecrackers, and
M80s.
To be legal, purchase all fireworks at a
licensed Oregon firework stand. Fireworks
purchased by mail order or in the
state of Washington or at a Native American
reservation may be illegal in our
state.
Just because some fireworks are legal,
doesn’t mean they’re 100% safe. This includes
sparklers. They can reach temperatures
of 1,200 degrees — wood burns at
575 degrees, while glass melts at 900 degrees,
according to the National Fire Protection
Association.
Even legal fireworks are dangerous
and can cause injuries and burns.
� Only adults should light or handle
fireworks. Supervise children at all times.
� Use fireworks outdoors on a paved
surface, away from buildings, vehicles,
and vegetation.
� Never try to relight a “dud.” Never
point or throw fireworks at people, pets,
or buildings.
� Never alter fireworks or make your
own.
� Have a hose nearby in case of fire
and place “spent” fireworks in a metal
bucket with water.
� Store fireworks, matches, and lighters
out of the reach of children.
Reporting firework incidents in
TVF&R’s service area
Individuals needing to report a fire or
medical emergency should call 911. Individuals
wishing to report a nuisance or
concern about illegal fireworks should do
so via the non-emergency number, 503-
629-0111. These situations will be logged,
passed on to local law enforcement, and
responded to as resources allow.
Penalties for misusing fireworks
Law enforcement agencies enforce
criminal laws related to the use of illegal
fireworks in Oregon.
TVF&R reminds people to be safe during the Fourth of July.
Under Oregon law, officers can seize illegal
fireworks and issue criminal citations,
including reckless burning, criminal
mischief, reckless endangerment, and
more with fines up to $500 per violation.
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People can also be held civilly liable for
damages resulting from improper use of
any fireworks — legal or illegal.
For more safety tips, visit www.tvfr.
com.
Document Shredding
Event A Huge Success!
On Saturday, June 13
Charbonneau residents raised
$2,041 for the Wilsonville
Sharing Food Bank
Wilsonville Sharing Food Bank would like to thank
everyone at Charbonneau for their generosity
The Shredding Event was put on by Windermere Real
Estate and Charbonneau Country Club
Well Done!