HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 07 03 Amended High Fire hazard Declaration - FINALJEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
621 Sheridan Street | Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-4461 | email: PCecere@co.jefferson.wa.us
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us
For immediate release on: July 3, 2023 (Amended from 6/30/2023)
AMENDED DECLARATION OF HIGH FIRE HAZARD
FOR ALL OF UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE, MANUFACTURE, SALE, STORAGE, OR
TRANSPORTATION OF FIREWORKS
Pursuant to Chapter 8.75 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC), a DECLARATION OF
HIGH FIRE HAZARD has been issued. A HIGH FIRE HAZARD is defined as a period of
hot, dry weather accompanied by low fuel moistures, where fires start quickly, spread
furiously, and burn intensely and are difficult to control unless they are successfully
attacked when the fires are small. It is during this period that wildland fires can be
expected, and fire growth will be accelerated. The Jefferson County Fire Chiefs and the
County Fire Marshal agree that conditions warrant such a declaration. Several factors are
at play in this decision including, but not limited to: input received from DNR, ORCCA,
NWS and other State, Federal and local agencies.
As a result of this declaration, THE DISCHARGE, MANUFACTURE, SALE, STORAGE,
OR TRANSPORTATION OF FIREWORKS IS PROHIBITED DURING THIS
DECLARATION OF HIGH FIRE HAZARD, except as otherwise permitted in Chapter 8.75
JCC. Note that this prohibition does not apply to: “To the storage or transportation of
consumer fireworks;” “To the transportation of fireworks through the county as part of
interstate commerce;” or, “To the public display of fireworks by persons with the
appropriate state licenses.” “Fireworks” has the same meaning as in RCW 70.77.126.
“Consumer fireworks” has the same meaning as in RCW 70.77.136.
This declaration is in effect until atmospheric and field conditions fall to an acceptable
level for a length of time to determine that the threat has lessened and that risk to citizens,
property and first responders has subsided to acceptable levels.
Any questions about this declaration should be submitted to Fire Marshal Phil Cecere at
(360) 379-4461, or email at PCecere@co.jefferson.wa.us.
Phil Cecere,
Jefferson County Fire Marshal
Date: 7/3/2023