The Omaha Fire Department is hoping this is a safe and injury free holiday. They ask that residents follow the city ordinances in place regarding the use of fireworks.
Fireworks may be used on the following dates in the City of Omaha:
July 2nd through July 4th from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Be Safe and Practice Caution!
Consumer fireworks may only be possessed, used or discharged by a person that is 16 years of age or older Those 12 to 15 years of age can shoot off fireworks with supervision of an adult who is at least 19 years old.
·Only ignite fireworks outdoors, away from houses, people and flammable objects.
·Never light fireworks in a container and store unused fireworks in a cool, dry place.
·Never attempt to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks – keep water close to extinguish them.
After all the fireworks have been discharged and when cleaning up, please keep the discarded fireworks outside and away from any other combustibles. Firework debris may still be hot and have hidden embers that can ignite and cause a fire.
Fireworks sales in Omaha start on Friday.