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Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#PTSD\">How fireworks affect PTSD survivors\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pets\">Tips for pet owners on July 4th\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"fireworkshowsnearme\">\u003c/a>Fourth of July firework displays around the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for just some of the local firework displays taking place to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday this year. (Remember: Not all firework shows in the Bay Area are taking place on Tuesday, July 4 itself.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — fireworks start 9:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Northern waterfront (Fisherman’s Wharf area)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fishermanswharf.org/events/annual-events/4th-of-july/\">More information about San Francisco’s Fourth of July fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11954477\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11954477\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 4th of July fireworks celebration in San Francisco, over Coit Tower \u003ccite>(George Perkins/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sausalito’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — fireworks start 9:15 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Gabrielson Park\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/4th-of-july-festivities\">More information about Sausalito’s Fourth of July fireworks (and parade)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Concord’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — gates open 4 p.m, fireworks start 9 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Mt. Diablo High School\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.concordjuly4th.com/\">More information about Concord’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Richmond’s Waterfront Family Festival & Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Monday, July 3 — celebrations start at 5 p.m., fireworks start 9:15 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Marina Bay Park, Richmond\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/civicalerts.aspx?aid=2310\">More information about Richmond’s Waterfront Family Festival & Fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San José’s two Fourth of July firework displays\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — starting at 9:15 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Almaden Lake Park\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — starting at 9:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Discovery Meadow\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/fire-department/public-education/seasonal-holiday-safety/fireworks-rules-laws\">More information on San José’s firework displays\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Morgan Hill’s FreedomFest and Fireworks on the Green\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — celebrations start at 3 p.m., fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://morganhillfreedomfest.com/fireworks-on-the-green#schedule\">More information about Morgan Hill’s FreedomFest and Fireworks on the Green\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"fireworksillegal\">\u003c/a>Are fireworks illegal in California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The short answer: Yes, many types of fireworks are illegal in California — and even the legal kinds of fireworks are only legal to use at certain times of year, in certain places.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because the state of California regulates the sale and use of fireworks to cut down on threats to safety, to not only people’s physical health but also their surroundings. (More on that below.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>“A legal firework has gone under testing by the state to ensure that the characteristics of it are inherently safer than those that don’t get our safety seal,” Daniel Berlant, deputy director of community wildfire preparedness and mitigation at Cal Fire, told KQED in 2022. “Really, any firework that explodes, goes up in the air or moves around the ground uncontrollably are considered illegal fireworks.”[aside label='Get More Guides from KQED' tag='audience-news']In some places, just watching an an illegal firework show can get you into hot water. For example, the City of San José says it’s now “holding spectators responsible for their role in the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks” by \u003ca href=\"https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_CH10.17FI_PT2SAUSPOSTFI_10.17.105SPPRFIEX\">making anyone who is “knowingly present and watching a fireworks exhibition” subject to a fine\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where are fireworks legal on the Fourth of July?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not just about the type of firework, but where they’re being used. In California, the\u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/uwqgd3it/final-for-posting-2023-safe-and-sane-book-6-23-23.pdf\"> sale and use of state-approved fireworks each Fourth of July (PDF)\u003c/a> — known as “Safe and Sane” fireworks — is permitted in a limited number of communities: only about 300 statewide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, those places are: Cloverdale, Dixon, Dublin, Gilroy, Newark, Pacifica, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, Sebastopol, Suisun City and Union City. \u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\">See the full list of places where July 4th fireworks are permitted (PDF).\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anywhere else, even on the Fourth of July weekend and even if they’re on the \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">Safe and Sane list (PDF)\u003c/a>, fireworks are illegal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I buy legal fireworks for the July 4 holiday?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also have only a “very small window” to purchase Safe and Sane fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday, says Berlant: from 12 p.m. on June 28 through 12 p.m. on July 6 each year. (That’s unless a community has a local ordinance that’s even more restrictive.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"fireworkinjury\">\u003c/a>How personal fireworks — and bonfires — can injure or kill you\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even before considering the huge risks of sparking a wildfire \u003cstrong>(more on this below)\u003c/strong>, setting off your own fireworks — even when legally purchased, in one of the areas that permits them — can be incredibly dangerous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a June 28 safety briefing focused on fireworks risks, Santa Clara County Fire’s Assistant Fire Chief Brian Glass warned of the “significant risk not only to members of the community but to individuals who are lighting these illegal fireworks” — urging Bay Area folks to instead choose to safely attend one of the many official firework displays happening on or around July 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the same briefing, Dr. Clifford Sheckter, Director of Regional Burn Center at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, gave graphic examples of the kinds of injuries — and even deaths — that attempting to set off your own fireworks can incur. On mortar style fireworks, Sheckter warned that “if those go off in your hand, you are losing fingers, if not your whole hand. If this goes off by your face, you could end up blind.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pets\">How can pet owners keep animals safe and calm during July 4 fireworks?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>And while sparklers might strike many folks as a small, innocuous kind of personal firework on July 4, Sheckter noted that not only are they illegal in many areas, sparklers can also pose massive threats to children. “Kids think it’s a popsicle: They put it in their mouths, they put it near their faces, they give themselves pretty severe burns and end up on the burn unit for one to two weeks,” he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, also told us in 2019 that sparklers are illegal in San Francisco. “Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” he said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sheckter particularly stresses the importance of not mixing alcohol and drugs with fireworks \u003cem>or\u003c/em> fire, noting that “one of the most common injuries” his burns unit sees around the Fourth of July are incurred by people “mixing alcohol and bonfires.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you get wasted and fall into a bonfire, you’re either going to die or you’re going to end up severely burned and on my burn unit for the next six months,” said Sheckter, warning of so-called sixth-degree burns that can extend down into a person’s bones. Injuries from these kinds of burns, Sheckter said, are very difficult to reconstruct, and often necessitate tissue grafts or prostheses. Curious children wandering around campsites and grasping coals, embers or fire pit rings are also a common source of pediatric injuries.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wildfirescalifornia\">\u003c/a>How personal fireworks can spark wildfires at this time of year\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11552046\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11552046\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-160x97.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-800x486.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1020x620.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1180x717.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-960x584.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-240x146.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-375x228.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-520x316.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017. \u003ccite>(Theodore Roddy/YouTube)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/4dof2a4s/fireworksfires_2012-2021.pdf#California%20Fireworks%20Statistics%20(2012-2021)%20(PDF)\">Cal Fire’s recent figures on firework fires (PDF)\u003c/a> are sobering: In 2021, 916 fires caused by fireworks resulted in over $3.2 million of damage to properties around the state. It was even worse in 2020, with more than 2,000 fires in California resulting in over $8 million of property damage. In 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/skip-the-fireworks-this-record-dry-4th-of-july-over-150-wildfire-scientists-urge-the-us-west-163561\">over 150 fire scientists were moved enough to join many fire officials across the West\u003c/a> in urging that residents abandon their plans to launch personal fireworks on July 4, on account of the wildfire risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mishandled fireworks specifically around the Fourth of July in California have caused real damage in the past. In 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\">a reveler set off fireworks in Yolo County\u003c/a> near the Monticello Dam, igniting a 6,500-acre blaze that took days to put out, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While it’s usually always dry and warm at this time of year, the 2023 Fourth of July holiday is coinciding with what the National Weather Service is calling the \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MTR&issuedby=MTR&product=AFD&format=CI&version=2&glossary=1\">“first widespread heat event in the region,”\u003c/a> with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. In addition to the heat and low humidity, the NWS is anticipating “breezy onshore winds … each afternoon and evening,” and also warns of “the bumper grass crop coinciding with the hot, dry conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if, after all this, you’re \u003cem>still\u003c/em> considering setting off your own fireworks display over the Fourth of July weekend, you might want to consider the impact fireworks have on the Bay Area’s air quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has warned that every year at this time, the smoke, dust and soot from fireworks add to unhealthy spikes in particulate matter, and urges residents to “consider your health and the health of your family before lighting personal fireworks.” The agency also encourages people to avoid firing up the barbecue, lighting a campfire and other fire-related activities that all add to overall air pollution, which weighs on everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re planning to light up some fireworks or simply watch them from afar, here are a few safety tips, compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know the regulations in your community\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check this list to \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">find out whether fireworks are legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t permitted in California State Parks, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you are coming to visit the parks, leave your fireworks at home,” urges State Parks information officer Adeline Yee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use only approved fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero-tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and violators may face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air in an uncontrollable manner. Want to do a quick check? Look for the Safe and Sane label that indicates fire marshal approval, and consult \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/uwqgd3it/final-for-posting-2023-safe-and-sane-book-6-23-23.pdf\">Cal Fire’s full list of approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan your location wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As well as being sure \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">whether fireworks are even legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July, consider \u003cem>where\u003c/em> you’re setting them off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really are urging people to be extra cautious in wildland areas,” says Cal Fire’s Berlant, who notes that even in urban areas, fireworks can still spark a wildfire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berlant recommends you make “sure that Safe and Sane fireworks are used in areas that are cleared from vegetation” and are lit in “parking lots or in driveways that are surrounded by nothing that could catch on fire.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be ready to douse a fire\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Never point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly dispose of fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1944577/keep-your-fireworks-from-becoming-a-wildfire-this-fourth-of-july\">full list of tips on preventing causing a wildfire with your fireworks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"PTSD\">\u003c/a>Firework risks for people living with PTSD\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826052\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826052\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-800x500.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks can be triggering for people living with PTSD. \u003ccite>(Vojtech Okenka/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans or victims of gun violence.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff\"]‘What I’m hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they’re in a safe place, and they’re not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.’[/pullquote]Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff, a psychiatrist in the PTSD clinic at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, told KQED in 2020 that many of his patients struggle when there’s an uptick in fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says he encourages his patients to focus on the present, adding, “What I’m hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they’re in a safe place, and they’re not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the inevitability of fireworks going off across the Bay Area on a nightly basis, Mohlenhoff shared advice with KQED for how people suffering from PTSD can prepare and cope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan ahead (if you can)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preparation may be more difficult if you’re hearing fireworks going off \u003cem>ahead\u003c/em> of July 4 — instead of being confined to a single holiday. With fireworks happening at unpredictable times, it’s impossible to know when to expect them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s harder than the Fourth of July, because that random explosion is very similar to a lot of people to what it’s like on a base,” Mohlenhoff says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can, try to reduce the noise by listening to music, watching a movie or playing video games with headphones on. If you’re also triggered by bright flashes, close your curtains or blinds to block the light at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Focus on the present and ask for support\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important mental health tip, Mohlenhoff says, is to ground in the present moment and remind yourself you’re safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can use grounding techniques to focus on your surroundings, such as naming out loud five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says it can also be helpful to orient toward what’s around you and tell yourself things like, “I’m here in my home. I’m here with my loved ones. I’m here with my dog. And that boom is just the fireworks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Having a supportive friend or family member present (or that you can call) is often the most grounding for patients, Mohlenhoff says. It’s important for them to remind the person suffering from PTSD that they’re safe in the here and now. \u003ca href=\"https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/helping-someone-with-ptsd.htm\">More tips on how to help a loved one coping with PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Download a mindfulness app\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re by yourself or need extra support, you can try a coaching app to guide you through grounding exercises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff recommends \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/mindfulcoach_app.asp\">Mindfulness Coach\u003c/a>, a free app created by the National Center for PTSD that offers guided meditations and coping strategies. Here is \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/index.asp\">a list of more recommended apps from the National Center for PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Talk to a mental health professional\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re seeking professional help, the National Center for PTSD has \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_therapist.asp\">information on how to find a therapist, counselor or mental health provider\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here is a list of free hotlines to speak with a professional:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\u003c/a>: (800) 273-8255\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For the veteran’s crisis line, press 1.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For deaf and hard of hearing support, dial (800) 799-4889.\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml\">National Institute of Mental Health\u003c/a>: (866) 615-6464\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crisistextline.org\">Crisis Text Line\u003c/a>: Text HOME to 741741\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here are Bay Area centers specializing in patients with PTSD:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanfrancisco.va.gov\">San Francisco VA Health Care System\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bayareatrauma.com/\">Bay Area Trauma Center \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.traumarecoveryclinic.org\">Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"pets\">\u003c/a>Fireworks and dogs: How to keep your pets calm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758999\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11758999\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-172621161-e1562195755163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1355\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you know how to keep your pup safe during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. \u003ccite>(Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks are notorious for spooking animals, and shelters across the nation report \u003ca href=\"https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/verify-are-more-pets-lost-during-4th-of-july-than-any-other-time-of-the-year/103-569349422\">an increase in lost pets\u003c/a> every year on July 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spoke with a veterinarian from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">advice on how to keep dogs and other pets happy while fireworks are happening\u003c/a>. Here are her top tips:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep pets at home — or leave town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s natural for animals to be fearful of loud noises,” Dr. Sophie Liu, San Francisco SPCA resident in behavior medicine, told KQED in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since fireworks have been so frequent, make sure your pets are secure inside your home and you’re able to monitor them. But, if possible, she recommends going out of town with your pets for July 4 — somewhere without fireworks, if possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update your pet’s tag and microchip information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says shelters often receive microchipped animals but are unable to contact their owner because the pet’s microchip information is outdated. Your veterinarian can help if you don’t know how to update this information or if you don’t remember which microchip company you used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recognize fearful behavior\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pets may perceive loud, unexpected noises as a threat, and running away or hiding is a natural survival instinct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to know whether your animal is anxious in order to prevent them from accidentally injuring themselves. Animals may be showing signs of fear if they are panting, licking their lips, whining, drooling, shaking, yawning, hiding or not accepting a treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Create a safe space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not uncommon to see pets trying to tear through metal crates, chew through door frames or jump out of windows,” Liu warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She suggests owners create a safe haven for their pets before and during fireworks celebrations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Choose a comfortable room without windows, or where you can close the curtains. Play soothing music or use a white noise machine,” Liu says. “The goal of these tools is to help your pet relax and stay calm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says some pets may want to hide in the bathroom due to its extra insulation, which could make a great safe space if your pet is naturally attracted to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Give them treats — but watch what they eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Distract your furry friends with what they love most — treats. Even better: Try a treat-dispensing toy, like a Kong, to keep them distracted for long periods of time. “A pet that is comfortable enough to be eating is less likely to be panicked or worried,” Liu says.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Dr. Sophie Liu, SPCA\"]‘Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.’[/pullquote]But be aware of what they have access to, she warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve had animals come to our veterinary hospitals with severe injuries due to fireworks, including burns,” Liu says. “Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs also may try to eat fireworks that aren’t safely stored, which contain chemicals and heavy metals. Also, keep your canines from munching on sparklers, glow sticks, charcoal, kabob skewers and even\u003ca href=\"https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/foods-to-avoid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> these common foods that can be dangerous to pets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider over-the-counter medication \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try using calming pheromones to relax your pet, such as sprays for cats, and collars or plug-ins for dogs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all else fails, and your pet is exhibiting severe anxious behavior, Liu says to talk with your vet about medication options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>These tips were drawn from our 2019 story \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">\u003cstrong>6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else do you need information about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2023. We’ve published \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/coronavirus-resources-and-explainers\">clear, practical explainers and guides about COVID\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more\">how to cope with intense winter weather\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821950/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area\">how to exercise your right to protest safely\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So tell us: What do you need to know more about? Tell us, and you could see your question answered online or on social media. What you submit will make our reporting stronger, and help us decide what to cover here on our site, and on KQED Public Radio, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[hearken id=\"10483\" src=\"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/10483.js\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Allessandra DiCorato and Jazmine Mejia Muñoz contributed to this story. An earlier version of this story was published June 29, 2022.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Just some of the official firework displays in the Bay Area for the Fourth of July, plus which fireworks are illegal in California (clue: lots) and the safety risks of setting off your own personal firework display.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1688249327,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":true,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":103,"wordCount":3798},"headData":{"title":"Fourth of July Fireworks in the Bay Area: The Official Shows, Plus Advice on Safety, PTSD and Pets | KQED","description":"Just some of the official firework displays in the Bay Area for the Fourth of July, plus which fireworks are illegal in California (clue: lots) and the safety risks of setting off your own personal firework display.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"nprByline":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/carlysevern\">Carly Severn\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/agarces\">Audrey Garces\u003c/a>","excludeFromSiteSearch":"Include","showOnAuthorArchivePages":"Yes","articleAge":"0","path":"/news/11954298/fireworks-near-me-fourth-of-july-safety","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Fourth of July holiday is once again around the corner, and with these celebrations come fireworks — whether in the form of official displays, or illegal ones being set off in your neighborhood. And we mean: \u003cem>Lots\u003c/em> of fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many people greatly enjoy formal firework displays, and so we’ve rounded up some of the biggest official July 4 firework shows near you around the Bay Area. Jump straight to our list of \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#fireworkshowsnearme\">local firework displays happening on and before the Fourth of July\u003c/a>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The serious stuff: As popular as fireworks may be, a huge amount of them are illegal in California — even around July 4. Setting off personal fireworks, even when legally purchased, can also pose grave threats to your life, and pose extreme wildfire risks. Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#fireworksillegal\">Which fireworks are illegal in California\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#fireworkinjury\">The kinds of injuries doctors see every year from fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wildfirescalifornia\">Wildfire risks posed by personal fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>We’re also mindful that for many other people, including people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or pet owners, the sudden noise of such displays can cause real challenges for your household. So we’ve spoken to experts for advice about how to deal with unwelcome firework noise at this time of year, too. Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#PTSD\">How fireworks affect PTSD survivors\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pets\">Tips for pet owners on July 4th\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"fireworkshowsnearme\">\u003c/a>Fourth of July firework displays around the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for just some of the local firework displays taking place to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday this year. (Remember: Not all firework shows in the Bay Area are taking place on Tuesday, July 4 itself.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — fireworks start 9:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Northern waterfront (Fisherman’s Wharf area)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fishermanswharf.org/events/annual-events/4th-of-july/\">More information about San Francisco’s Fourth of July fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11954477\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11954477\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/RS66617_GettyImages-1318951510-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 4th of July fireworks celebration in San Francisco, over Coit Tower \u003ccite>(George Perkins/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sausalito’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — fireworks start 9:15 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Gabrielson Park\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/4th-of-july-festivities\">More information about Sausalito’s Fourth of July fireworks (and parade)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Concord’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — gates open 4 p.m, fireworks start 9 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Mt. Diablo High School\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.concordjuly4th.com/\">More information about Concord’s Fourth of July Fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Richmond’s Waterfront Family Festival & Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Monday, July 3 — celebrations start at 5 p.m., fireworks start 9:15 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Marina Bay Park, Richmond\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/civicalerts.aspx?aid=2310\">More information about Richmond’s Waterfront Family Festival & Fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San José’s two Fourth of July firework displays\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — starting at 9:15 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Almaden Lake Park\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — starting at 9:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Discovery Meadow\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/fire-department/public-education/seasonal-holiday-safety/fireworks-rules-laws\">More information on San José’s firework displays\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Morgan Hill’s FreedomFest and Fireworks on the Green\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When: Tuesday, July 4 — celebrations start at 3 p.m., fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.\u003cbr>\nWhere: Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://morganhillfreedomfest.com/fireworks-on-the-green#schedule\">More information about Morgan Hill’s FreedomFest and Fireworks on the Green\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"fireworksillegal\">\u003c/a>Are fireworks illegal in California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The short answer: Yes, many types of fireworks are illegal in California — and even the legal kinds of fireworks are only legal to use at certain times of year, in certain places.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because the state of California regulates the sale and use of fireworks to cut down on threats to safety, to not only people’s physical health but also their surroundings. (More on that below.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else do you need information about right now?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>“A legal firework has gone under testing by the state to ensure that the characteristics of it are inherently safer than those that don’t get our safety seal,” Daniel Berlant, deputy director of community wildfire preparedness and mitigation at Cal Fire, told KQED in 2022. “Really, any firework that explodes, goes up in the air or moves around the ground uncontrollably are considered illegal fireworks.”\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"label":"Get More Guides from KQED ","tag":"audience-news"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>In some places, just watching an an illegal firework show can get you into hot water. For example, the City of San José says it’s now “holding spectators responsible for their role in the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks” by \u003ca href=\"https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_CH10.17FI_PT2SAUSPOSTFI_10.17.105SPPRFIEX\">making anyone who is “knowingly present and watching a fireworks exhibition” subject to a fine\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where are fireworks legal on the Fourth of July?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s not just about the type of firework, but where they’re being used. In California, the\u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/uwqgd3it/final-for-posting-2023-safe-and-sane-book-6-23-23.pdf\"> sale and use of state-approved fireworks each Fourth of July (PDF)\u003c/a> — known as “Safe and Sane” fireworks — is permitted in a limited number of communities: only about 300 statewide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, those places are: Cloverdale, Dixon, Dublin, Gilroy, Newark, Pacifica, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, Sebastopol, Suisun City and Union City. \u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\">See the full list of places where July 4th fireworks are permitted (PDF).\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anywhere else, even on the Fourth of July weekend and even if they’re on the \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">Safe and Sane list (PDF)\u003c/a>, fireworks are illegal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where can I buy legal fireworks for the July 4 holiday?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also have only a “very small window” to purchase Safe and Sane fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday, says Berlant: from 12 p.m. on June 28 through 12 p.m. on July 6 each year. (That’s unless a community has a local ordinance that’s even more restrictive.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"fireworkinjury\">\u003c/a>How personal fireworks — and bonfires — can injure or kill you\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even before considering the huge risks of sparking a wildfire \u003cstrong>(more on this below)\u003c/strong>, setting off your own fireworks — even when legally purchased, in one of the areas that permits them — can be incredibly dangerous.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At a June 28 safety briefing focused on fireworks risks, Santa Clara County Fire’s Assistant Fire Chief Brian Glass warned of the “significant risk not only to members of the community but to individuals who are lighting these illegal fireworks” — urging Bay Area folks to instead choose to safely attend one of the many official firework displays happening on or around July 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the same briefing, Dr. Clifford Sheckter, Director of Regional Burn Center at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, gave graphic examples of the kinds of injuries — and even deaths — that attempting to set off your own fireworks can incur. On mortar style fireworks, Sheckter warned that “if those go off in your hand, you are losing fingers, if not your whole hand. If this goes off by your face, you could end up blind.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pets\">How can pet owners keep animals safe and calm during July 4 fireworks?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>And while sparklers might strike many folks as a small, innocuous kind of personal firework on July 4, Sheckter noted that not only are they illegal in many areas, sparklers can also pose massive threats to children. “Kids think it’s a popsicle: They put it in their mouths, they put it near their faces, they give themselves pretty severe burns and end up on the burn unit for one to two weeks,” he warned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, also told us in 2019 that sparklers are illegal in San Francisco. “Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” he said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sheckter particularly stresses the importance of not mixing alcohol and drugs with fireworks \u003cem>or\u003c/em> fire, noting that “one of the most common injuries” his burns unit sees around the Fourth of July are incurred by people “mixing alcohol and bonfires.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you get wasted and fall into a bonfire, you’re either going to die or you’re going to end up severely burned and on my burn unit for the next six months,” said Sheckter, warning of so-called sixth-degree burns that can extend down into a person’s bones. Injuries from these kinds of burns, Sheckter said, are very difficult to reconstruct, and often necessitate tissue grafts or prostheses. Curious children wandering around campsites and grasping coals, embers or fire pit rings are also a common source of pediatric injuries.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wildfirescalifornia\">\u003c/a>How personal fireworks can spark wildfires at this time of year\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11552046\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11552046\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-160x97.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-800x486.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1020x620.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1180x717.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-960x584.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-240x146.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-375x228.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-520x316.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017. \u003ccite>(Theodore Roddy/YouTube)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/4dof2a4s/fireworksfires_2012-2021.pdf#California%20Fireworks%20Statistics%20(2012-2021)%20(PDF)\">Cal Fire’s recent figures on firework fires (PDF)\u003c/a> are sobering: In 2021, 916 fires caused by fireworks resulted in over $3.2 million of damage to properties around the state. It was even worse in 2020, with more than 2,000 fires in California resulting in over $8 million of property damage. In 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/skip-the-fireworks-this-record-dry-4th-of-july-over-150-wildfire-scientists-urge-the-us-west-163561\">over 150 fire scientists were moved enough to join many fire officials across the West\u003c/a> in urging that residents abandon their plans to launch personal fireworks on July 4, on account of the wildfire risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mishandled fireworks specifically around the Fourth of July in California have caused real damage in the past. In 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\">a reveler set off fireworks in Yolo County\u003c/a> near the Monticello Dam, igniting a 6,500-acre blaze that took days to put out, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While it’s usually always dry and warm at this time of year, the 2023 Fourth of July holiday is coinciding with what the National Weather Service is calling the \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MTR&issuedby=MTR&product=AFD&format=CI&version=2&glossary=1\">“first widespread heat event in the region,”\u003c/a> with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. In addition to the heat and low humidity, the NWS is anticipating “breezy onshore winds … each afternoon and evening,” and also warns of “the bumper grass crop coinciding with the hot, dry conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if, after all this, you’re \u003cem>still\u003c/em> considering setting off your own fireworks display over the Fourth of July weekend, you might want to consider the impact fireworks have on the Bay Area’s air quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has warned that every year at this time, the smoke, dust and soot from fireworks add to unhealthy spikes in particulate matter, and urges residents to “consider your health and the health of your family before lighting personal fireworks.” The agency also encourages people to avoid firing up the barbecue, lighting a campfire and other fire-related activities that all add to overall air pollution, which weighs on everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re planning to light up some fireworks or simply watch them from afar, here are a few safety tips, compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know the regulations in your community\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check this list to \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">find out whether fireworks are legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July. Fireworks aren’t permitted in California State Parks, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you are coming to visit the parks, leave your fireworks at home,” urges State Parks information officer Adeline Yee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use only approved fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero-tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and violators may face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air in an uncontrollable manner. Want to do a quick check? Look for the Safe and Sane label that indicates fire marshal approval, and consult \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/uwqgd3it/final-for-posting-2023-safe-and-sane-book-6-23-23.pdf\">Cal Fire’s full list of approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan your location wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As well as being sure \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">whether fireworks are even legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July, consider \u003cem>where\u003c/em> you’re setting them off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We really are urging people to be extra cautious in wildland areas,” says Cal Fire’s Berlant, who notes that even in urban areas, fireworks can still spark a wildfire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berlant recommends you make “sure that Safe and Sane fireworks are used in areas that are cleared from vegetation” and are lit in “parking lots or in driveways that are surrounded by nothing that could catch on fire.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be ready to douse a fire\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Never point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly dispose of fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1944577/keep-your-fireworks-from-becoming-a-wildfire-this-fourth-of-july\">full list of tips on preventing causing a wildfire with your fireworks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"PTSD\">\u003c/a>Firework risks for people living with PTSD\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826052\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826052\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-800x500.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks can be triggering for people living with PTSD. \u003ccite>(Vojtech Okenka/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans or victims of gun violence.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"‘What I’m hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they’re in a safe place, and they’re not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.’","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff, a psychiatrist in the PTSD clinic at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, told KQED in 2020 that many of his patients struggle when there’s an uptick in fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says he encourages his patients to focus on the present, adding, “What I’m hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they’re in a safe place, and they’re not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the inevitability of fireworks going off across the Bay Area on a nightly basis, Mohlenhoff shared advice with KQED for how people suffering from PTSD can prepare and cope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan ahead (if you can)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preparation may be more difficult if you’re hearing fireworks going off \u003cem>ahead\u003c/em> of July 4 — instead of being confined to a single holiday. With fireworks happening at unpredictable times, it’s impossible to know when to expect them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s harder than the Fourth of July, because that random explosion is very similar to a lot of people to what it’s like on a base,” Mohlenhoff says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can, try to reduce the noise by listening to music, watching a movie or playing video games with headphones on. If you’re also triggered by bright flashes, close your curtains or blinds to block the light at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Focus on the present and ask for support\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important mental health tip, Mohlenhoff says, is to ground in the present moment and remind yourself you’re safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can use grounding techniques to focus on your surroundings, such as naming out loud five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says it can also be helpful to orient toward what’s around you and tell yourself things like, “I’m here in my home. I’m here with my loved ones. I’m here with my dog. And that boom is just the fireworks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Having a supportive friend or family member present (or that you can call) is often the most grounding for patients, Mohlenhoff says. It’s important for them to remind the person suffering from PTSD that they’re safe in the here and now. \u003ca href=\"https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/helping-someone-with-ptsd.htm\">More tips on how to help a loved one coping with PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Download a mindfulness app\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re by yourself or need extra support, you can try a coaching app to guide you through grounding exercises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff recommends \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/mindfulcoach_app.asp\">Mindfulness Coach\u003c/a>, a free app created by the National Center for PTSD that offers guided meditations and coping strategies. Here is \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/index.asp\">a list of more recommended apps from the National Center for PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Talk to a mental health professional\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re seeking professional help, the National Center for PTSD has \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_therapist.asp\">information on how to find a therapist, counselor or mental health provider\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here is a list of free hotlines to speak with a professional:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\u003c/a>: (800) 273-8255\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For the veteran’s crisis line, press 1.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For deaf and hard of hearing support, dial (800) 799-4889.\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml\">National Institute of Mental Health\u003c/a>: (866) 615-6464\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crisistextline.org\">Crisis Text Line\u003c/a>: Text HOME to 741741\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here are Bay Area centers specializing in patients with PTSD:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanfrancisco.va.gov\">San Francisco VA Health Care System\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bayareatrauma.com/\">Bay Area Trauma Center \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.traumarecoveryclinic.org\">Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"pets\">\u003c/a>Fireworks and dogs: How to keep your pets calm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758999\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11758999\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-172621161-e1562195755163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1355\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you know how to keep your pup safe during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. \u003ccite>(Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks are notorious for spooking animals, and shelters across the nation report \u003ca href=\"https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/verify-are-more-pets-lost-during-4th-of-july-than-any-other-time-of-the-year/103-569349422\">an increase in lost pets\u003c/a> every year on July 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spoke with a veterinarian from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">advice on how to keep dogs and other pets happy while fireworks are happening\u003c/a>. Here are her top tips:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep pets at home — or leave town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s natural for animals to be fearful of loud noises,” Dr. Sophie Liu, San Francisco SPCA resident in behavior medicine, told KQED in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since fireworks have been so frequent, make sure your pets are secure inside your home and you’re able to monitor them. But, if possible, she recommends going out of town with your pets for July 4 — somewhere without fireworks, if possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update your pet’s tag and microchip information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says shelters often receive microchipped animals but are unable to contact their owner because the pet’s microchip information is outdated. Your veterinarian can help if you don’t know how to update this information or if you don’t remember which microchip company you used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recognize fearful behavior\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pets may perceive loud, unexpected noises as a threat, and running away or hiding is a natural survival instinct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to know whether your animal is anxious in order to prevent them from accidentally injuring themselves. Animals may be showing signs of fear if they are panting, licking their lips, whining, drooling, shaking, yawning, hiding or not accepting a treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Create a safe space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not uncommon to see pets trying to tear through metal crates, chew through door frames or jump out of windows,” Liu warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She suggests owners create a safe haven for their pets before and during fireworks celebrations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Choose a comfortable room without windows, or where you can close the curtains. Play soothing music or use a white noise machine,” Liu says. “The goal of these tools is to help your pet relax and stay calm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says some pets may want to hide in the bathroom due to its extra insulation, which could make a great safe space if your pet is naturally attracted to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Give them treats — but watch what they eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Distract your furry friends with what they love most — treats. Even better: Try a treat-dispensing toy, like a Kong, to keep them distracted for long periods of time. “A pet that is comfortable enough to be eating is less likely to be panicked or worried,” Liu says.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"‘Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.’","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"Dr. Sophie Liu, SPCA","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>But be aware of what they have access to, she warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve had animals come to our veterinary hospitals with severe injuries due to fireworks, including burns,” Liu says. “Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs also may try to eat fireworks that aren’t safely stored, which contain chemicals and heavy metals. Also, keep your canines from munching on sparklers, glow sticks, charcoal, kabob skewers and even\u003ca href=\"https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/foods-to-avoid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> these common foods that can be dangerous to pets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider over-the-counter medication \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try using calming pheromones to relax your pet, such as sprays for cats, and collars or plug-ins for dogs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all else fails, and your pet is exhibiting severe anxious behavior, Liu says to talk with your vet about medication options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>These tips were drawn from our 2019 story \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">\u003cstrong>6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else do you need information about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2023. We’ve published \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/coronavirus-resources-and-explainers\">clear, practical explainers and guides about COVID\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more\">how to cope with intense winter weather\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821950/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area\">how to exercise your right to protest safely\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So tell us: What do you need to know more about? Tell us, and you could see your question answered online or on social media. What you submit will make our reporting stronger, and help us decide what to cover here on our site, and on KQED Public Radio, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"hearken","attributes":{"named":{"id":"10483","src":"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/10483.js","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Allessandra DiCorato and Jazmine Mejia Muñoz contributed to this story. An earlier version of this story was published June 29, 2022.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11954298/fireworks-near-me-fourth-of-july-safety","authors":["byline_news_11954298"],"categories":["news_8"],"tags":["news_32707","news_1619","news_1616","news_1617"],"featImg":"news_11954350","label":"news"},"news_11918682":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11918682","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11918682","score":null,"sort":[1656774054000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math","title":"Fourth of July Parties Will Cost More This Year But You Can Save With a Bit of Math","publishDate":1656774054,"format":"standard","headTitle":"KQED News","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>David Branch is making some changes to his Fourth of July celebration menu this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I'm not doing ribs. I'm not doing beef brisket and other things that probably I would normally do,\" Branch said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=education_535942 label='What Is Inflation and What Causes It?']He's not alone. Rising inflation means that it's gotten more expensive to stock a party with the holiday's classic foods — about 11% more expensive than last year, to be exact. That's according to \u003ca href=\"https://global.wf.com/hub_blog/fourth-july-food-costs-11/\">a new study\u003c/a> that Branch co-authored, which calculated how much prices have risen for certain Fourth of July foods for a 10-person party. He's a food and agribusiness adviser for Wells Fargo, which means he follows industry price trends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The costs of red meat and chicken are hitting wallets hard this year. Branch recommends being creative with other proteins, like shrimp or pork butt. The study, which uses data from May, shows that shrimp is 8.2% more expensive than it was in July 2021, and the price of pork has grown by 3.1%.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sure, that's painful. But these increases pale in comparison to chicken breasts, which are a whopping 24% more expensive than they were in July last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even though chicken or ground beef may still be less expensive per pound than, say, shrimp, Branch said it's important to factor in how many people you're feeding and how much protein you need for each serving. For example, you might need two pounds of ground beef for burgers but only one pound of shrimp for tacos, making burgers more expensive per person (and that's not even counting condiments or other toppings).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11918683\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-800x859.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-800x859.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1020x1095.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-160x172.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1431x1536.jpg 1431w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1908x2048.jpg 1908w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1920x2061.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His advice? Do some research and calculate the costs per meal. You may find a certain kind of meat has much more bang for its buck, or that you're better off going vegetarian. Branch is having shrimp tacos this year after scoring frozen bags that were buy one, get one free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many reasons why food prices have shot up. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains. The costs of corn and soybeans, which are used in animal feed, have skyrocketed. In recent months, U.S. poultry farmers have culled millions of chickens as a bout of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/04/09/1091491202/bird-flu-2022-avian-influenza-poultry-farms\">bird flu\u003c/a> swept through flocks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the same time, the war in Ukraine is affecting wheat prices. Ukraine is one of the world's \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082893801/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-may-cause-havoc-for-wheat-importing-mideast-nations\">top wheat exporters\u003c/a>, and Russian blockades \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/06/03/1102990029/russia-has-blocked-20-million-tons-of-grain-from-being-exported-from-ukraine\">have stopped\u003c/a> millions of tons of grain from leaving the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"David Branch, food and agribusiness adviser for Wells Fargo\"]'You can look for opportunities out there and still have a fun gathering with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July and not break the bank.'[/pullquote]With inflation at its highest rate since 1994, looking for sales and being creative with menus are good ways to lessen the economic sting this holiday weekend. And while the economic roller coaster continues, Branch recommends being flexible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's just a difficult time,\" Branch said. \"You can look for opportunities out there and still have a fun gathering with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July and not break the bank.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After all, enjoying a fireworks display doesn't cost a thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org\">https://www.npr.org\u003c/a>.\u003cimg src=\"https://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Fourth+of+July+parties+will+cost+more+this+year+but+you+can+save+with+a+bit+of+math&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004)\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1656719581,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":15,"wordCount":568},"headData":{"title":"Fourth of July Parties Will Cost More This Year But You Can Save With a Bit of Math | KQED","description":"Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"11918682 https://ww2.kqed.org/news/?p=11918682","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2022/07/02/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math/","disqusTitle":"Fourth of July Parties Will Cost More This Year But You Can Save With a Bit of Math","source":"NPR","sourceUrl":"https://www.npr.org","nprImageCredit":"LA Johnson","nprByline":"Jacqueline GaNun","nprImageAgency":"NPR","nprStoryId":"1108354846","nprApiLink":"http://api.npr.org/query?id=1108354846&apiKey=MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004","nprHtmlLink":"https://www.npr.org/2022/07/01/1108354846/july-4th-2022-party-costs?ft=nprml&f=1108354846","nprRetrievedStory":"1","nprPubDate":"Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:27:00 -0400","nprStoryDate":"Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:25 -0400","nprLastModifiedDate":"Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:27:46 -0400","subhead":"Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.","excludeFromSiteSearch":"Include","showOnAuthorArchivePages":"No","path":"/news/11918682/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>David Branch is making some changes to his Fourth of July celebration menu this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I'm not doing ribs. I'm not doing beef brisket and other things that probably I would normally do,\" Branch said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"education_535942","label":"What Is Inflation and What Causes It? "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>He's not alone. Rising inflation means that it's gotten more expensive to stock a party with the holiday's classic foods — about 11% more expensive than last year, to be exact. That's according to \u003ca href=\"https://global.wf.com/hub_blog/fourth-july-food-costs-11/\">a new study\u003c/a> that Branch co-authored, which calculated how much prices have risen for certain Fourth of July foods for a 10-person party. He's a food and agribusiness adviser for Wells Fargo, which means he follows industry price trends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The costs of red meat and chicken are hitting wallets hard this year. Branch recommends being creative with other proteins, like shrimp or pork butt. The study, which uses data from May, shows that shrimp is 8.2% more expensive than it was in July 2021, and the price of pork has grown by 3.1%.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sure, that's painful. But these increases pale in comparison to chicken breasts, which are a whopping 24% more expensive than they were in July last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even though chicken or ground beef may still be less expensive per pound than, say, shrimp, Branch said it's important to factor in how many people you're feeding and how much protein you need for each serving. For example, you might need two pounds of ground beef for burgers but only one pound of shrimp for tacos, making burgers more expensive per person (and that's not even counting condiments or other toppings).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11918683\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-800x859.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"859\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-800x859.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1020x1095.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-160x172.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1431x1536.jpg 1431w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1908x2048.jpg 1908w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/image-from-ios-5-_custom-04fe8d399d61a704b8fa0e6222f7328b2ac162a7-1920x2061.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His advice? Do some research and calculate the costs per meal. You may find a certain kind of meat has much more bang for its buck, or that you're better off going vegetarian. Branch is having shrimp tacos this year after scoring frozen bags that were buy one, get one free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are many reasons why food prices have shot up. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains. The costs of corn and soybeans, which are used in animal feed, have skyrocketed. In recent months, U.S. poultry farmers have culled millions of chickens as a bout of \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/04/09/1091491202/bird-flu-2022-avian-influenza-poultry-farms\">bird flu\u003c/a> swept through flocks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the same time, the war in Ukraine is affecting wheat prices. Ukraine is one of the world's \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082893801/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-may-cause-havoc-for-wheat-importing-mideast-nations\">top wheat exporters\u003c/a>, and Russian blockades \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/06/03/1102990029/russia-has-blocked-20-million-tons-of-grain-from-being-exported-from-ukraine\">have stopped\u003c/a> millions of tons of grain from leaving the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"'You can look for opportunities out there and still have a fun gathering with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July and not break the bank.'","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"David Branch, food and agribusiness adviser for Wells Fargo","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>With inflation at its highest rate since 1994, looking for sales and being creative with menus are good ways to lessen the economic sting this holiday weekend. And while the economic roller coaster continues, Branch recommends being flexible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's just a difficult time,\" Branch said. \"You can look for opportunities out there and still have a fun gathering with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July and not break the bank.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After all, enjoying a fireworks display doesn't cost a thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org\">https://www.npr.org\u003c/a>.\u003cimg src=\"https://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Fourth+of+July+parties+will+cost+more+this+year+but+you+can+save+with+a+bit+of+math&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004)\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11918682/fourth-of-july-parties-will-cost-more-this-year-but-you-can-save-with-a-bit-of-math","authors":["byline_news_11918682"],"categories":["news_8"],"tags":["news_2654","news_31285","news_1616","news_1618","news_30877","news_1617"],"featImg":"news_11918684","label":"source_news_11918682"},"news_11825976":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11825976","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11825976","score":null,"sort":[1656535843000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"fireworks-2021","title":"July 4th Fireworks: From PTSD to Wildfire, How to Stay Safe This Summer","publishDate":1656535843,"format":"standard","headTitle":"KQED News","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>July 4th is once again around the corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It may feel harder for many to celebrate this year, on the heels of devastating mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, countless other instances of lethal gun violence around the country, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11917111/even-without-roe-v-wade-abortion-is-still-legal-in-california-heres-what-you-need-to-know\">the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade\u003c/a> — all amid the ongoing COVID pandemic that is still claiming many lives around the country every day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if you're one of those feeling this way about the upcoming holiday, Fourth of July events will still be taking place near you as the weekend approaches. These celebrations often mean fireworks: lots of them. And that's not good news for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether it's official fireworks displays or illegal fireworks being set off in your neighborhood, the sudden noise of such displays can cause challenges for many. Read on for advice on how to handle them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#PTSD\">How fireworks affect PTSD survivors\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wildfire\">Reducing wildfire risk from fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pets\">Tips for pet owners on July 4th\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Which fireworks are legal — and which aren't?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The state of California regulates the sale and use of fireworks to cut down on threats to safety.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"A legal firework has gone under testing by the state to ensure that the characteristics of it are inherently safer than those that don't get our safety seal,\" says Daniel Berlant, deputy director of community wildfire preparedness and mitigation at Cal Fire. \"Really, any firework that explodes, goes up in the air or moves around the ground uncontrollably are considered illegal fireworks.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's not just about the type of firework, but where they're being used. In California, the\u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\"> sale and use of state-approved fireworks each 4th of July\u003c/a> — known as \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">\"Safe and Sane\" fireworks\u003c/a> — is permitted in a limited number of communities: only about 300 statewide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, those places are: Cloverdale, Dixon, Dublin, Gilroy, Newark, Pacifica, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, Sebastopol, Suisun City and Union City. \u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\">See the full list of places where July 4th fireworks are permitted.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anywhere else, even on the Fourth of July weekend and even if they're on the \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">Safe and Sane list\u003c/a>, fireworks are illegal.\u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\"> \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also have only a \"very small window\" to purchase Safe and Sane fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday, says Berlant: from 12 p.m. on June 28 through 12 p.m. on July 6 each year. (That's unless a community has a local ordinance that's even more restrictive.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's worth noting that last year, \u003ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/skip-the-fireworks-this-record-dry-4th-of-july-over-150-wildfire-scientists-urge-the-us-west-163561\">over 150 fire scientists joined many fire officials across the West\u003c/a> to urge that residents abandon their plans to launch personal fireworks on July 4, on account of the wildfire risk. Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#wildfire\">more expert tips for safe firework use that reduces wildfire risk\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"PTSD\">\u003c/a>Risks for people living with PTSD\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826052\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11826052\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-800x500.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks can be triggering for people living with PTSD. \u003ccite>(Vojtech Okenka/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans or victims of gun violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff\"]'What I'm hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they're in a safe place, and they're not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff, a psychiatrist in the PTSD clinic at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, told KQED in 2020 that many of his patients struggle when there's an uptick in fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says he encourages his patients to focus on the present, adding, “What I'm hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they’re in a safe place, and they're not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the inevitability of fireworks going off across the Bay Area on a nightly basis, Mohlenhoff shared advice with KQED for how people suffering from PTSD can prepare and cope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan ahead (if you can)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preparation may be more difficult if you're hearing fireworks going off \u003cem>ahead\u003c/em> of July 4 — instead of being confined to a single holiday. With fireworks happening at unpredictable times, it’s impossible to know when to expect them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s harder than the Fourth of July, because that random explosion is very similar to a lot of people to what it's like on a base,” Mohlenhoff says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can, try to reduce the noise by listening to music, watching a movie or playing video games with headphones on. If you're also triggered by bright flashes, close your curtains or blinds to block the light at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Focus on the present and ask for support\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important mental health tip, Mohlenhoff says, is to ground in the present moment and remind yourself you’re safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can use grounding techniques to focus on your surroundings, such as naming out loud five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says it can also be helpful to orient toward what's around you and tell yourself things like, “I'm here in my home. I'm here with my loved ones. I'm here with my dog. And that boom is just the fireworks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Having a supportive friend or family member present (or that you can call) is often the most grounding for patients, Mohlenhoff says. It's important for them to remind the person suffering from PTSD that they're safe in the here and now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get \u003ca href=\"https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/helping-someone-with-ptsd.htm\">more tips on how to help a loved one coping with PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Download a mindfulness app\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're by yourself or need extra support, you can try a coaching app to guide you through grounding exercises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff recommends \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/mindfulcoach_app.asp\">Mindfulness Coach\u003c/a>, a free app created by the National Center for PTSD that offers guided meditations and coping strategies. Here is \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/index.asp\">a list of more recommended apps from the National Center for PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Talk to a mental health professional\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're seeking professional help, the National Center for PTSD has \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_therapist.asp\">information on how to find a therapist, counselor or mental health provider\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here is a list of free hotlines to speak with a professional:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\u003c/a>: (800) 273-8255\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For the veteran’s crisis line, press 1.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For deaf and hard of hearing support, dial (800) 799-4889.\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml\">National Institute of Mental Health\u003c/a>: (866) 615-6464\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crisistextline.org\">Crisis Text Line\u003c/a>: Text HOME to 741741\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here are Bay Area centers specializing in patients with PTSD:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanfrancisco.va.gov\">San Francisco VA Health Care System\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bayareatrauma.com/\">Bay Area Trauma Center \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.traumarecoveryclinic.org\">Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wildfire\">\u003c/a>Fireworks and fire risk\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11552046\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11552046\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-160x97.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-800x486.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1020x620.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1180x717.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-960x584.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-240x146.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-375x228.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-520x316.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017. \u003ccite>(Theodore Roddy/YouTube)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/4dof2a4s/fireworksfires_2012-2021.pdf#California%20Fireworks%20Statistics%20(2012-2021)%20(PDF)\">Cal Fire's figures on firework fires\u003c/a> are sobering: In 2021, 916 fires caused by fireworks resulted in over $3.2 million of damage to properties around the state. 2020 was even worse, with more than 2,000 fires in California resulting in over $8 million of property damage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mishandled fireworks specifically around the Fourth of July in California have caused real damage in the past. In 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\">a reveler set off fireworks in Yolo County\u003c/a> near the Monticello Dam, igniting a 6,500-acre blaze that took days to put out, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Lt. Jonathan Baxter, spokesperson, San Francisco Fire Department\"]'Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold. So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.'[/pullquote]Cal Fire's Daniel Berlant says now that most of the fireworks shows that were cancelled due to COVID in 2020 and 2021 have returned, the agency hopes \"that more people follow our recommendations and attend a community-based public display show shot by professionals versus breaking the law and using illegal fireworks.\u003ci>\"\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's usually always dry around this time of year, says Berlant, but this year the status of California's drought makes the wildfire risks posed by fireworks even higher. \"It's not going to take much for an illegal firework to spark a wildfire,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're \u003cem>still\u003c/em> considering setting off your own fireworks display over the Fourth of July weekend, you might want to consider the impact fireworks have on the Bay Area's air quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has warned that every year at this time, the smoke, dust and soot from fireworks add to unhealthy spikes in particulate matter, and urges residents to \"consider your health and the health of your family before lighting personal fireworks.\" The agency also encourages people to avoid firing up the barbecue, lighting a campfire and other fire-related activities that all add to overall air pollution, which weighs on everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you're planning to light up some fireworks or simply watch them from afar, here are a few safety tips, compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know the regulations in your community\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check this list to \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">find out whether fireworks are legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July. Fireworks aren't permitted in California State Parks, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If you are coming to visit the parks, leave your fireworks at home,\" urges State Parks information officer Adeline Yee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use only approved fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero-tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and violators may face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air in an uncontrollable manner. Want to do a quick check? Look for the Safe and Sane label that indicates fire marshal approval, and consult \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">Cal Fire's full list of approved \"Safe and Sane\" fireworks.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, also told us in 2019 that sparklers are illegal in San Francisco. “Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” he said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan your location wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As well as being sure \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">whether fireworks are even legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July, consider \u003cem>where\u003c/em> you're setting them off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We really are urging people to be extra cautious in wildland areas,\" says Cal Fire's Berlant, who notes that even in urban areas, fireworks can still spark a wildfire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berlant recommends you make \"sure that Safe and Sane fireworks are used in areas that are cleared from vegetation\" and are lit in \"parking lots or in driveways that are surrounded by nothing that could catch on fire.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be ready to douse a fire\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Never point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly dispose of fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1944577/keep-your-fireworks-from-becoming-a-wildfire-this-fourth-of-july\">full list of tips on preventing causing a wildfire with your fireworks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"pets\">\u003c/a>Fireworks and dogs: How to keep your pets calm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758999\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11758999\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-172621161-e1562195755163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1355\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you know how to keep your pup safe during this year's Fourth of July celebrations. \u003ccite>(Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks are notorious for spooking animals, and shelters across the nation report \u003ca href=\"https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/verify-are-more-pets-lost-during-4th-of-july-than-any-other-time-of-the-year/103-569349422\">an increase in lost pets\u003c/a> every year on July 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spoke with a veterinarian from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">advice on how to keep dogs and other pets happy while fireworks are happening\u003c/a>. Here are her top tips:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep pets at home — or leave town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s natural for animals to be fearful of loud noises,” Dr. Sophie Liu, San Francisco SPCA resident in behavior medicine, told KQED in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since fireworks have been so frequent, make sure your pets are secure inside your home and you're able to monitor them. But, if possible, she recommends going out of town with your pets for July 4 — somewhere without fireworks, if possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update your pet’s tag and microchip information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says shelters often receive microchipped animals but are unable to contact their owner because the pet's microchip information is outdated. Your veterinarian can help if you don’t know how to update this information or if you don't remember which microchip company you used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recognize fearful behavior\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pets may perceive loud, unexpected noises as a threat, and running away or hiding is a natural survival instinct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to know whether your animal is anxious in order to prevent them from accidentally injuring themselves. Animals may be showing signs of fear if they are panting, licking their lips, whining, drooling, shaking, yawning, hiding or not accepting a treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Create a safe space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not uncommon to see pets trying to tear through metal crates, chew through door frames or jump out of windows,” Liu warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She suggests owners create a safe haven for their pets before and during fireworks celebrations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Choose a comfortable room without windows, or where you can close the curtains. Play soothing music or use a white noise machine,” Liu says. “The goal of these tools is to help your pet relax and stay calm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says some pets may want to hide in the bathroom due to its extra insulation, which could make a great safe space if your pet is naturally attracted to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Give them treats — but watch what they eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Distract your furry friends with what they love most — treats. Even better: Try a treat-dispensing toy, like a Kong, to keep them distracted for long periods of time. “A pet that is comfortable enough to be eating is less likely to be panicked or worried,\" Liu says.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Dr. Sophie Liu, SPCA\"]'Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.'[/pullquote]But be aware of what they have access to, she warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We’ve had animals come to our veterinary hospitals with severe injuries due to fireworks, including burns,\" Liu says. “Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs also may try to eat fireworks that aren’t safely stored, which contain chemicals and heavy metals. Also, keep your canines from munching on sparklers, glow sticks, charcoal, kabob skewers and even\u003ca href=\"https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/foods-to-avoid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> these common foods that can be dangerous to pets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider over-the-counter medication \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try using calming pheromones to relax your pet, such as sprays for cats, and collars or plug-ins for dogs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all else fails, and your pet is exhibiting severe anxious behavior, Liu says to talk with your vet about medication options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>These tips were drawn from our 2019 story \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">\u003cstrong>6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Allessandra DiCorato and Jazmine Mejia Muñoz contributed to this story. An earlier version of this story was published June 25, 2020.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"As July 4, 2022, approaches, fireworks near you will become a common occurrence. From wildfire risks to people living with PTSD and anxious pets, we have tips for coping with the sights and sounds of fireworks shows.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1656549800,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":82,"wordCount":2704},"headData":{"title":"July 4th Fireworks: From PTSD to Wildfire, How to Stay Safe This Summer | KQED","description":"As July 4, 2022, approaches, fireworks near you will become a common occurrence. From wildfire risks to people living with PTSD and anxious pets, we have tips for coping with the sights and sounds of fireworks shows.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"11825976 https://ww2.kqed.org/news/?p=11825976","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2022/06/29/fireworks-2021/","disqusTitle":"July 4th Fireworks: From PTSD to Wildfire, How to Stay Safe This Summer","source":"News","sourceUrl":"http://kqed.org/news/","WpOldSlug":"fireworks-2020","excludeFromSiteSearch":"Include","path":"/news/11825976/fireworks-2021","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>July 4th is once again around the corner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It may feel harder for many to celebrate this year, on the heels of devastating mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, countless other instances of lethal gun violence around the country, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11917111/even-without-roe-v-wade-abortion-is-still-legal-in-california-heres-what-you-need-to-know\">the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade\u003c/a> — all amid the ongoing COVID pandemic that is still claiming many lives around the country every day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if you're one of those feeling this way about the upcoming holiday, Fourth of July events will still be taking place near you as the weekend approaches. These celebrations often mean fireworks: lots of them. And that's not good news for everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether it's official fireworks displays or illegal fireworks being set off in your neighborhood, the sudden noise of such displays can cause challenges for many. Read on for advice on how to handle them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#PTSD\">How fireworks affect PTSD survivors\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#wildfire\">Reducing wildfire risk from fireworks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#pets\">Tips for pet owners on July 4th\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Which fireworks are legal — and which aren't?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The state of California regulates the sale and use of fireworks to cut down on threats to safety.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"A legal firework has gone under testing by the state to ensure that the characteristics of it are inherently safer than those that don't get our safety seal,\" says Daniel Berlant, deputy director of community wildfire preparedness and mitigation at Cal Fire. \"Really, any firework that explodes, goes up in the air or moves around the ground uncontrollably are considered illegal fireworks.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's not just about the type of firework, but where they're being used. In California, the\u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\"> sale and use of state-approved fireworks each 4th of July\u003c/a> — known as \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">\"Safe and Sane\" fireworks\u003c/a> — is permitted in a limited number of communities: only about 300 statewide.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, those places are: Cloverdale, Dixon, Dublin, Gilroy, Newark, Pacifica, Rio Vista, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, Sebastopol, Suisun City and Union City. \u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\">See the full list of places where July 4th fireworks are permitted.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Anywhere else, even on the Fourth of July weekend and even if they're on the \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">Safe and Sane list\u003c/a>, fireworks are illegal.\u003ca href=\"http://www.readyforwildfire.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Retail-Booth-Locations-2022.pdf\"> \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also have only a \"very small window\" to purchase Safe and Sane fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday, says Berlant: from 12 p.m. on June 28 through 12 p.m. on July 6 each year. (That's unless a community has a local ordinance that's even more restrictive.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's worth noting that last year, \u003ca href=\"https://theconversation.com/skip-the-fireworks-this-record-dry-4th-of-july-over-150-wildfire-scientists-urge-the-us-west-163561\">over 150 fire scientists joined many fire officials across the West\u003c/a> to urge that residents abandon their plans to launch personal fireworks on July 4, on account of the wildfire risk. Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#wildfire\">more expert tips for safe firework use that reduces wildfire risk\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"PTSD\">\u003c/a>Risks for people living with PTSD\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826052\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11826052\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-800x500.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/ptsd-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks can be triggering for people living with PTSD. \u003ccite>(Vojtech Okenka/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans or victims of gun violence.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"'What I'm hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they're in a safe place, and they're not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.'","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dr. Brian Mohlenhoff, a psychiatrist in the PTSD clinic at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, told KQED in 2020 that many of his patients struggle when there's an uptick in fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says he encourages his patients to focus on the present, adding, “What I'm hoping is that after [fireworks] happen, they can quickly reorient and remind themselves that they’re in a safe place, and they're not back there. So anything that can help with that is a good thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the inevitability of fireworks going off across the Bay Area on a nightly basis, Mohlenhoff shared advice with KQED for how people suffering from PTSD can prepare and cope.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan ahead (if you can)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Preparation may be more difficult if you're hearing fireworks going off \u003cem>ahead\u003c/em> of July 4 — instead of being confined to a single holiday. With fireworks happening at unpredictable times, it’s impossible to know when to expect them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think it’s harder than the Fourth of July, because that random explosion is very similar to a lot of people to what it's like on a base,” Mohlenhoff says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you can, try to reduce the noise by listening to music, watching a movie or playing video games with headphones on. If you're also triggered by bright flashes, close your curtains or blinds to block the light at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Focus on the present and ask for support\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important mental health tip, Mohlenhoff says, is to ground in the present moment and remind yourself you’re safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can use grounding techniques to focus on your surroundings, such as naming out loud five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff says it can also be helpful to orient toward what's around you and tell yourself things like, “I'm here in my home. I'm here with my loved ones. I'm here with my dog. And that boom is just the fireworks.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Having a supportive friend or family member present (or that you can call) is often the most grounding for patients, Mohlenhoff says. It's important for them to remind the person suffering from PTSD that they're safe in the here and now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get \u003ca href=\"https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/helping-someone-with-ptsd.htm\">more tips on how to help a loved one coping with PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Download a mindfulness app\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're by yourself or need extra support, you can try a coaching app to guide you through grounding exercises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mohlenhoff recommends \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/mindfulcoach_app.asp\">Mindfulness Coach\u003c/a>, a free app created by the National Center for PTSD that offers guided meditations and coping strategies. Here is \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/index.asp\">a list of more recommended apps from the National Center for PTSD\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Talk to a mental health professional\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're seeking professional help, the National Center for PTSD has \u003ca href=\"https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/find_therapist.asp\">information on how to find a therapist, counselor or mental health provider\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here is a list of free hotlines to speak with a professional:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\u003c/a>: (800) 273-8255\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For the veteran’s crisis line, press 1.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>For deaf and hard of hearing support, dial (800) 799-4889.\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml\">National Institute of Mental Health\u003c/a>: (866) 615-6464\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crisistextline.org\">Crisis Text Line\u003c/a>: Text HOME to 741741\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Here are Bay Area centers specializing in patients with PTSD:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sanfrancisco.va.gov\">San Francisco VA Health Care System\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bayareatrauma.com/\">Bay Area Trauma Center \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.traumarecoveryclinic.org\">Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"wildfire\">\u003c/a>Fireworks and fire risk\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11552046\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11552046\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-160x97.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-800x486.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1020x620.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-1180x717.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-960x584.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-240x146.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-375x228.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/OaklandFireworks-520x316.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unsanctioned fireworks are seen over Oakland on July 4, 2017. \u003ccite>(Theodore Roddy/YouTube)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/4dof2a4s/fireworksfires_2012-2021.pdf#California%20Fireworks%20Statistics%20(2012-2021)%20(PDF)\">Cal Fire's figures on firework fires\u003c/a> are sobering: In 2021, 916 fires caused by fireworks resulted in over $3.2 million of damage to properties around the state. 2020 was even worse, with more than 2,000 fires in California resulting in over $8 million of property damage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mishandled fireworks specifically around the Fourth of July in California have caused real damage in the past. In 2014, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2015/06/27/fourth-of-july-gone-bad-fireworks-casualty-warns-of-holiday-hazard/\">a reveler set off fireworks in Yolo County\u003c/a> near the Monticello Dam, igniting a 6,500-acre blaze that took days to put out, injured five firefighters and drove dozens of people from their homes.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"'Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold. So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.'","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"Lt. Jonathan Baxter, spokesperson, San Francisco Fire Department","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Cal Fire's Daniel Berlant says now that most of the fireworks shows that were cancelled due to COVID in 2020 and 2021 have returned, the agency hopes \"that more people follow our recommendations and attend a community-based public display show shot by professionals versus breaking the law and using illegal fireworks.\u003ci>\"\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's usually always dry around this time of year, says Berlant, but this year the status of California's drought makes the wildfire risks posed by fireworks even higher. \"It's not going to take much for an illegal firework to spark a wildfire,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're \u003cem>still\u003c/em> considering setting off your own fireworks display over the Fourth of July weekend, you might want to consider the impact fireworks have on the Bay Area's air quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has warned that every year at this time, the smoke, dust and soot from fireworks add to unhealthy spikes in particulate matter, and urges residents to \"consider your health and the health of your family before lighting personal fireworks.\" The agency also encourages people to avoid firing up the barbecue, lighting a campfire and other fire-related activities that all add to overall air pollution, which weighs on everyone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you're planning to light up some fireworks or simply watch them from afar, here are a few safety tips, compiled from experts around the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know the regulations in your community\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check this list to \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">find out whether fireworks are legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July. Fireworks aren't permitted in California State Parks, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"If you are coming to visit the parks, leave your fireworks at home,\" urges State Parks information officer Adeline Yee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use only approved fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although certain fireworks are legal in much of California, the state has a zero-tolerance policy for both the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and violators may face fines of up to $50,000 and jail time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, Roman candles, sky rockets, bottle rockets, aerial shells and other fireworks that move on the ground or in the air in an uncontrollable manner. Want to do a quick check? Look for the Safe and Sane label that indicates fire marshal approval, and consult \u003ca href=\"https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/l5uef2bv/2021-california-state-approved-safe-and-sane-fireworks-book.pdf\">Cal Fire's full list of approved \"Safe and Sane\" fireworks.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department, also told us in 2019 that sparklers are illegal in San Francisco. “Sparklers burn at 1,800 degrees, which is [hot] enough to burn gold,” he said. “So if it can burn gold, you can imagine what it can do to your hand.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Plan your location wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As well as being sure \u003ca href=\"http://ca-fireworks.presskit247.com/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=508\">whether fireworks are even legal in your city\u003c/a> this Fourth of July, consider \u003cem>where\u003c/em> you're setting them off.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We really are urging people to be extra cautious in wildland areas,\" says Cal Fire's Berlant, who notes that even in urban areas, fireworks can still spark a wildfire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Berlant recommends you make \"sure that Safe and Sane fireworks are used in areas that are cleared from vegetation\" and are lit in \"parking lots or in driveways that are surrounded by nothing that could catch on fire.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be ready to douse a fire\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Never point fireworks at yourself or another person, and never attempt to relight or fix a firework that won’t light. Designate a sober, responsible adult to light up the fireworks. Light one firework at a time, far away from dry grass, and have a bucket of water or a hose handy in case something goes wrong. Also, this may sound obvious, but alcohol and fireworks do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> mix well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Properly dispose of fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the end of the celebration, all used and misfired fireworks should be submerged in water for 15 minutes and wrapped in a plastic bag to keep them from drying up. Then toss them in the household trash. Any unused fireworks that have not expired should be kept in a cool, dry place away from children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1944577/keep-your-fireworks-from-becoming-a-wildfire-this-fourth-of-july\">full list of tips on preventing causing a wildfire with your fireworks\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"pets\">\u003c/a>Fireworks and dogs: How to keep your pets calm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758999\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11758999\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-172621161-e1562195755163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1355\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you know how to keep your pup safe during this year's Fourth of July celebrations. \u003ccite>(Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fireworks are notorious for spooking animals, and shelters across the nation report \u003ca href=\"https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/verify-are-more-pets-lost-during-4th-of-july-than-any-other-time-of-the-year/103-569349422\">an increase in lost pets\u003c/a> every year on July 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spoke with a veterinarian from the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">advice on how to keep dogs and other pets happy while fireworks are happening\u003c/a>. Here are her top tips:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep pets at home — or leave town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s natural for animals to be fearful of loud noises,” Dr. Sophie Liu, San Francisco SPCA resident in behavior medicine, told KQED in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since fireworks have been so frequent, make sure your pets are secure inside your home and you're able to monitor them. But, if possible, she recommends going out of town with your pets for July 4 — somewhere without fireworks, if possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update your pet’s tag and microchip information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says shelters often receive microchipped animals but are unable to contact their owner because the pet's microchip information is outdated. Your veterinarian can help if you don’t know how to update this information or if you don't remember which microchip company you used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Recognize fearful behavior\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pets may perceive loud, unexpected noises as a threat, and running away or hiding is a natural survival instinct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to know whether your animal is anxious in order to prevent them from accidentally injuring themselves. Animals may be showing signs of fear if they are panting, licking their lips, whining, drooling, shaking, yawning, hiding or not accepting a treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Create a safe space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not uncommon to see pets trying to tear through metal crates, chew through door frames or jump out of windows,” Liu warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She suggests owners create a safe haven for their pets before and during fireworks celebrations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Choose a comfortable room without windows, or where you can close the curtains. Play soothing music or use a white noise machine,” Liu says. “The goal of these tools is to help your pet relax and stay calm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says some pets may want to hide in the bathroom due to its extra insulation, which could make a great safe space if your pet is naturally attracted to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Give them treats — but watch what they eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Distract your furry friends with what they love most — treats. Even better: Try a treat-dispensing toy, like a Kong, to keep them distracted for long periods of time. “A pet that is comfortable enough to be eating is less likely to be panicked or worried,\" Liu says.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"'Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.'","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"Dr. Sophie Liu, SPCA","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>But be aware of what they have access to, she warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We’ve had animals come to our veterinary hospitals with severe injuries due to fireworks, including burns,\" Liu says. “Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs also may try to eat fireworks that aren’t safely stored, which contain chemicals and heavy metals. Also, keep your canines from munching on sparklers, glow sticks, charcoal, kabob skewers and even\u003ca href=\"https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/foods-to-avoid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> these common foods that can be dangerous to pets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider over-the-counter medication \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try using calming pheromones to relax your pet, such as sprays for cats, and collars or plug-ins for dogs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all else fails, and your pet is exhibiting severe anxious behavior, Liu says to talk with your vet about medication options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>These tips were drawn from our 2019 story \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth\">\u003cstrong>6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Allessandra DiCorato and Jazmine Mejia Muñoz contributed to this story. An earlier version of this story was published June 25, 2020.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11825976/fireworks-2021","authors":["11367","3243"],"categories":["news_8"],"tags":["news_18132","news_20181","news_19201","news_1619","news_1616","news_1617","news_6244"],"featImg":"news_11918357","label":"source_news_11825976"},"news_11880288":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11880288","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11880288","score":null,"sort":[1625256934000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-fireworks-free-fourth","title":"A Fireworks-Free Fourth","publishDate":1625256934,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Mark Fiore: Drawn to the Bay | KQED News","labelTerm":{"term":18515,"site":"news"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11880293\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final.png\" alt=\"A Mark Fiore cartoon featuring a girl in patriotic attire hammering a "no fireworks" sign into the ground. She says to a boy, "celebrating independence from the British is great and all, but now I'm more worried about independence from wildfire."\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1354\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-800x564.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-1020x719.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-160x113.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-1536x1083.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shooting flaming explosives into the air during California's megadrought \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/fiorefireworks\">may not be the best idea\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over 100 scientists \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.theconversation.com/static_files/files/1710/wildfire-statement-0630-0001.pdf?1625053212\">urged people\u003c/a> in the western U.S. to \"skip the fireworks this July 4th.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I like celebrating our independence as much as the next 'Merican, but let's stick with flag-waving, barbecuing and beer-drinking this Fourth of July.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Shooting flaming explosives into the air during California's megadrought may not be the best idea. Over 100 scientists urged people in the western U.S. to 'skip the fireworks this July 4th.' ","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1625263576,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":6,"wordCount":61},"headData":{"title":"A Fireworks-Free Fourth | KQED","description":"Shooting flaming explosives into the air during California's megadrought may not be the best idea. Over 100 scientists urged people in the western U.S. to 'skip the fireworks this July 4th.' ","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"11880288 https://ww2.kqed.org/news/?p=11880288","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2021/07/02/a-fireworks-free-fourth/","disqusTitle":"A Fireworks-Free Fourth","path":"/news/11880288/a-fireworks-free-fourth","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final.png\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11880293\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final.png\" alt=\"A Mark Fiore cartoon featuring a girl in patriotic attire hammering a "no fireworks" sign into the ground. She says to a boy, "celebrating independence from the British is great and all, but now I'm more worried about independence from wildfire."\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1354\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final.png 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-800x564.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-1020x719.png 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-160x113.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/07/independence_070221_final-1536x1083.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shooting flaming explosives into the air during California's megadrought \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/fiorefireworks\">may not be the best idea\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over 100 scientists \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.theconversation.com/static_files/files/1710/wildfire-statement-0630-0001.pdf?1625053212\">urged people\u003c/a> in the western U.S. to \"skip the fireworks this July 4th.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I like celebrating our independence as much as the next 'Merican, but let's stick with flag-waving, barbecuing and beer-drinking this Fourth of July.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11880288/a-fireworks-free-fourth","authors":["3236"],"series":["news_18515"],"categories":["news_19906","news_8"],"tags":["news_17601","news_1619","news_1616","news_1618","news_20949","news_29387"],"featImg":"news_11880293","label":"news_18515"},"news_11827442":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11827442","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11827442","score":null,"sort":[1593884846000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"violence-is-really-the-only-language-that-america-understands-author-casey-gerald-on-frederick-douglass-and-the-fourth-of-july","title":"'Violence is Really the Only Language That America Understands': Author Casey Gerald on Frederick Douglass and the Fourth of July","publishDate":1593884846,"format":"audio","headTitle":"KQED News","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>In July 1852, abolitionist and scholar Frederick Douglass delivered a keynote speech which asked the question \"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The answer, Douglass said, is this: \"[A] day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On this Fourth of July weekend, amid Black Lives Matter protests and calls for sweeping criminal justice reform, KQED Forum host Ariana Proehl spoke with Casey Gerald, author of the memoir \"There Will Be No Miracles Here\", about the legacy of Douglass' speech, and what the Fourth of July means today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you have a memory of the first time you heard about, or read that speech by Frederick Douglass? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first time I saw it, I was in college at Yale. I was a senior, and at the Beinecke rare manuscript library is a first printing of \"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July\". And it was really holy for me and I, kind of, pocketed that memory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think of the position that [Douglass] stands in while he's given that speech. These people, I'm assuming, invite him thinking, \"wow, how incredible that this formerly enslaved person is able to be so eloquent, and shouldn't we feel good about ourselves, about inviting him here?\" And he turns it on its head.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I similarly thought about my role with writing \"There Will Be No Miracles Here\". I had accomplished, by my late 20s, about everything a kid is supposed to achieve in a society. I had gone from this poor, Black, queer, damn-near orphan in the forgotten world of Texas, and gone off to Yale and Harvard Business School and done all these things. But I was really cracked up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, I set out with this book to trace those cracks. And, in so doing, to trace this stuff that I had seen of America from the very bottom to the very top. It wasn't so much an indictment of the American dream, but a document that showed the bankruptcy of the American machine in our time. This American machine that leads so many people from nothing to nowhere while picking off the chosen few, like me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think what Douglass is doing ... it's almost like he calls us to this Declaration of Independence, calls us to the Constitution as the instruction manuals of the machine. And he doesn't indict the instruction manual. He indicts the people who've so perverted the instruction manual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>I know that in the beginning [of your memoir] you talk about the longing for something to believe in. And you say that in your search for that something, you made it to that mountaintop. But \"I have come with urgent news. We must find another mountain, if not another world to call our own.\"\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you see some of the uprisings that have come after the killing of George Floyd potentially in that vein of another mountain, another world?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I do, on two fronts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Someone asked me the other day, \"why are you hopeful? Is there anything about this moment that you are hopeful about?\" And I said, the clearest sign of hope for me has been the violence. Has been when those young people set the third precinct in Minneapolis on fire, set the Daughters of American Confederacy building on fire, went and tore down the statue of John McDonogh — a big slaver in New Orleans, beheaded the statue of Christopher Columbus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Violence is really the only language that America understands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And Douglass highlighted that more than anybody. He really highlights the hypocrisy of those who counsel moderation and who counsel, \"well, let's just talk about it.\" The history of this country has been a history of people employing very extreme violence to either defile the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, or to bring it closer to bear. So that's one piece that makes me hopeful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other piece, in terms of this mountain and turning it on its head, I've been very struck by this grappling within Black people at this moment. And ... what does this, sort of, collective liberation look like in this country?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I see this grappling internally. But I think it's gonna play in the revolution going forward. It's not just that we're interrogating who \u003cem>gets\u003c/em> to the mountain, it's interrogating why it is that we have accepted this hierarchical society that only allows a few people to make it, while leaving the rest of us languishing in poverty or in despair, et cetera. And I think that kind of deeper sense of a collective liberation is something that makes me very hopeful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are we at a national age where one could say that America is a failed experiment? What are your thoughts on that?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I'm not sure that I would get to the place of saying we're a failed experiment and it's over. And maybe then, in some ways, how we might think about this Fourth of July is just like we think of any other birthday. You know, you turn 30 and you have to take this whole stock of your life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every birthday gives you a chance to really reflect on: Have I lived the life I want to live? And with the time that I have left, what do I want to do?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness\" — what would that look like for you? What do you hope it looks like for the United States?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I go back to Douglass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I spent a great deal of time thinking about him, and sitting with his work. And one of the things that I just jotted down as I was reading, I said: Wow, what would this beautiful, brilliant man have done with his years on this planet, had not this country committed him to human bondage? \u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003ci>A\u003c/i>nd afterwards had not trapped him in this role, fighting for something that should not have had to be fought for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I think about life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, we didn't need the Declaration of Independence to tell us that the human spirit yearns and reaches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The human spirit demands that we reach for, and strive for and believe in life, liberty and our happiness. That's why we've come on this planet, not to save and die for America.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I'm not particularly interested in any more Black people dying for America. But I do appreciate the efforts, starting with Douglass and long before him, that so many Black people have made to improve this country. And I ask our white brothers and sisters to put as much on the line as so many other people have done in this urgent time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101878442/author-casey-gerald-on-frederick-douglass-and-the-meaning-of-july-4\">Listen to the full conversation with author Casey Gerald here\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"KQED Forum host Ariana Proehl spoke with author Casey Gerald about Frederick Douglass' speech and what the Fourth of July means today. 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To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On this Fourth of July weekend, amid Black Lives Matter protests and calls for sweeping criminal justice reform, KQED Forum host Ariana Proehl spoke with Casey Gerald, author of the memoir \"There Will Be No Miracles Here\", about the legacy of Douglass' speech, and what the Fourth of July means today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you have a memory of the first time you heard about, or read that speech by Frederick Douglass? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first time I saw it, I was in college at Yale. I was a senior, and at the Beinecke rare manuscript library is a first printing of \"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July\". And it was really holy for me and I, kind of, pocketed that memory.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think of the position that [Douglass] stands in while he's given that speech. These people, I'm assuming, invite him thinking, \"wow, how incredible that this formerly enslaved person is able to be so eloquent, and shouldn't we feel good about ourselves, about inviting him here?\" And he turns it on its head.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I similarly thought about my role with writing \"There Will Be No Miracles Here\". I had accomplished, by my late 20s, about everything a kid is supposed to achieve in a society. I had gone from this poor, Black, queer, damn-near orphan in the forgotten world of Texas, and gone off to Yale and Harvard Business School and done all these things. But I was really cracked up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, I set out with this book to trace those cracks. And, in so doing, to trace this stuff that I had seen of America from the very bottom to the very top. It wasn't so much an indictment of the American dream, but a document that showed the bankruptcy of the American machine in our time. This American machine that leads so many people from nothing to nowhere while picking off the chosen few, like me.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think what Douglass is doing ... it's almost like he calls us to this Declaration of Independence, calls us to the Constitution as the instruction manuals of the machine. And he doesn't indict the instruction manual. He indicts the people who've so perverted the instruction manual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>I know that in the beginning [of your memoir] you talk about the longing for something to believe in. And you say that in your search for that something, you made it to that mountaintop. But \"I have come with urgent news. We must find another mountain, if not another world to call our own.\"\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you see some of the uprisings that have come after the killing of George Floyd potentially in that vein of another mountain, another world?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I do, on two fronts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Someone asked me the other day, \"why are you hopeful? Is there anything about this moment that you are hopeful about?\" And I said, the clearest sign of hope for me has been the violence. Has been when those young people set the third precinct in Minneapolis on fire, set the Daughters of American Confederacy building on fire, went and tore down the statue of John McDonogh — a big slaver in New Orleans, beheaded the statue of Christopher Columbus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Violence is really the only language that America understands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And Douglass highlighted that more than anybody. He really highlights the hypocrisy of those who counsel moderation and who counsel, \"well, let's just talk about it.\" The history of this country has been a history of people employing very extreme violence to either defile the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, or to bring it closer to bear. So that's one piece that makes me hopeful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other piece, in terms of this mountain and turning it on its head, I've been very struck by this grappling within Black people at this moment. And ... what does this, sort of, collective liberation look like in this country?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I see this grappling internally. But I think it's gonna play in the revolution going forward. It's not just that we're interrogating who \u003cem>gets\u003c/em> to the mountain, it's interrogating why it is that we have accepted this hierarchical society that only allows a few people to make it, while leaving the rest of us languishing in poverty or in despair, et cetera. And I think that kind of deeper sense of a collective liberation is something that makes me very hopeful.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are we at a national age where one could say that America is a failed experiment? What are your thoughts on that?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I'm not sure that I would get to the place of saying we're a failed experiment and it's over. And maybe then, in some ways, how we might think about this Fourth of July is just like we think of any other birthday. You know, you turn 30 and you have to take this whole stock of your life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Every birthday gives you a chance to really reflect on: Have I lived the life I want to live? And with the time that I have left, what do I want to do?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness\" — what would that look like for you? What do you hope it looks like for the United States?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I go back to Douglass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I spent a great deal of time thinking about him, and sitting with his work. And one of the things that I just jotted down as I was reading, I said: Wow, what would this beautiful, brilliant man have done with his years on this planet, had not this country committed him to human bondage? \u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003ci>A\u003c/i>nd afterwards had not trapped him in this role, fighting for something that should not have had to be fought for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I think about life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, we didn't need the Declaration of Independence to tell us that the human spirit yearns and reaches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The human spirit demands that we reach for, and strive for and believe in life, liberty and our happiness. That's why we've come on this planet, not to save and die for America.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I'm not particularly interested in any more Black people dying for America. But I do appreciate the efforts, starting with Douglass and long before him, that so many Black people have made to improve this country. And I ask our white brothers and sisters to put as much on the line as so many other people have done in this urgent time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101878442/author-casey-gerald-on-frederick-douglass-and-the-meaning-of-july-4\">Listen to the full conversation with author Casey Gerald here\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11827442/violence-is-really-the-only-language-that-america-understands-author-casey-gerald-on-frederick-douglass-and-the-fourth-of-july","authors":["11526","11296"],"categories":["news_8"],"tags":["news_28208","news_27626","news_1616","news_28207","news_1618","news_28206"],"featImg":"news_11827480","label":"source_news_11827442"},"news_11826925":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11826925","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11826925","score":null,"sort":[1593712843000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"no-july-4th-isnt-the-same-this-year-but-heres-what-you-can-do-instead","title":"No, July 4th Isn't the Same This Year. But Here's What You Can Do Instead","publishDate":1593712843,"format":"image","headTitle":"No, July 4th Isn’t the Same This Year. But Here’s What You Can Do Instead | KQED","labelTerm":{"site":"news"},"content":"\u003cp>July 4th, 2020 is almost here. And if you typically celebrate, you may be wondering what a holiday centered around family gatherings, being outdoors and, of course, watching chemicals explode thousands of feet in the air looks like in 2020, during a pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While shelter-in-place-induced ennui may have convinced you (or your neighbors) to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11825976\">light off fireworks in the neighborhood\u003c/a>, the official fireworks displays — as is typical with all things 2020-related — will be much different than those that came before it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>July 4th Fireworks: What \u003cem>is\u003c/em> Happening in the Bay Area?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827167\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827167\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks illuminate the Golden Gate Bridge back in 2012. 2020, however, will look very different. \u003ccite>(Kimihiro Hoshino/AFP/GettyImages)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases on the rise in California and across the United States, many annual events are being held virtually, or have been canceled outright, in an effort to slow the spread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wondering where your Bay Area county stands on Fourth of July fireworks? Check out this list of canceled or distanced events from \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/bay-area-4th-of-july-fireworks-fourth-where-to-go-sf/6243041/\">ABC7 News\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/guide/bay-area-fourth-of-july-no-fireworks-but-heres-how-to-celebrate-anyway\">San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://patch.com/california/san-francisco/sf-bay-area-4th-july-fireworks-your-2020-guide-events\">Patch\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Some Fourth of July Alternatives\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re still hoping to celebrate Independence Day, here are a few (socially distanced) things you could do, to mark the occasion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Attend a Virtual Celebration\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most events have been canceled across the state, some cities — including in \u003ca href=\"http://www.concordjuly4th.com\">Concord\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://orindaassociation.org/4th-of-july-parade\">Orinda\u003c/a> — have opted to hold their Independence Day celebration events online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Major networks, including PBS and \u003ca href=\"https://www.macys.com/social/fireworks/\">NBC\u003c/a>, will also be presenting fireworks and performances on TV and online. So, jump on a family Zoom call and enjoy a socially distanced fireworks display from the safety of your own home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827169\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827169\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You could watch PBS’ long-running ‘A Capitol Fourth’ broadcast, for a virtual taste of fireworks? \u003ccite>(PBS)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You and your kids could also turn your sights even higher, with a \u003ca href=\"https://chabotspace.org/calendar/free-telescope-viewings/2020-07-04/\">virtual telescope viewing\u003c/a> from the Oakland-based Chabot Space and Science Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Or, alternatively, you could just watch the new film version of the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/watch-hamilton-disney-71540730\">Broadway musical “Hamilton”\u003c/a> — y’know, however you choose to celebrate.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get Outside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While camping may be off the table, you can still get in some quality outside time at your local park. But exercise caution — big holidays are often times where \u003cem>lots\u003c/em> of people head out to parks, so there is a risk of overcrowding and a lack of social distancing. And remember, parking lots at many state beaches \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11827083/newsoms-california-closures-ahead-of-july-4th-what-you-need-to-know\">will be closed\u003c/a> for the holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827173\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827173\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You could try getting outdoors this July 4th. \u003ccite>(Pixabay/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Make sure you check the rules and guidelines at your local park before you head out, and be sure to bring a mask. And, if the parks are too busy, consider instead taking a walking tour of your neighborhood or going for a bike ride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or if you’re feeling ambitious, you could also try participating in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a32600865/virtual-races/#July\">virtual marathon or 5K.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Come Together, Virtually\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If what you really miss about the 4th is meeting up with your friends and going out, try attending a \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/403459457278936/\">virtual DJ\u003c/a> set — like this \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feels-like-summer-an-immersive-audio-visual-experience-tickets-103997395008?aff=eand\">L.A.-based virtual event “Feels Like Summer”\u003c/a> with DJ ILLANOISE.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’ll be music, dancing \u003cem>and\u003c/em> the proceeds benefit Los Angeles food banks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reach Out and Reflect\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While we’re unable to connect with each out in person, it’s a good time to look at our communities and see what we can do to help. This weekend, consider taking the time to call your local food bank and see if they need donations or volunteers. Or providing donations to \u003ca href=\"https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a32870451/how-to-help-black-trans-lives-donate/\">support Black trans lives\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Independence Day also provides an opportunity to reflect on America’s history, its present and future. The Fourth of July commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776, which states that “all men are created equal” and granted the rights of “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” — yet, at the time, slavery was still legal in the southern states.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, consider incorporating the reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech \u003ca href=\"https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july\">“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July”\u003c/a> into your holiday reflection, in which abolitionist Douglass criticized the hypocrisy of the United States celebrating “your national independence” while denying Black people those rights to freedom. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2927t.html\">full text here\u003c/a>, or you can listen to readings by actors \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb_sqh577Zw\">Danny Glover\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tTkHJWxfP0\">James Earl Jones\u003c/a>.\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11825976/fireworks-2020\">Are fireworks in your neighborhood driving you up the wall? Check out our guide for how to deal with them\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"As is typical with all things 2020-related, this year's holiday will be much different than those that came before it.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1701972318,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":24,"wordCount":780},"headData":{"title":"No, July 4th Isn't the Same This Year. But Here's What You Can Do Instead | KQED","description":"As is typical with all things 2020-related, this year's holiday will be much different than those that came before it.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"sticky":false,"path":"/news/11826925/no-july-4th-isnt-the-same-this-year-but-heres-what-you-can-do-instead","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>July 4th, 2020 is almost here. And if you typically celebrate, you may be wondering what a holiday centered around family gatherings, being outdoors and, of course, watching chemicals explode thousands of feet in the air looks like in 2020, during a pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While shelter-in-place-induced ennui may have convinced you (or your neighbors) to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11825976\">light off fireworks in the neighborhood\u003c/a>, the official fireworks displays — as is typical with all things 2020-related — will be much different than those that came before it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>July 4th Fireworks: What \u003cem>is\u003c/em> Happening in the Bay Area?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827167\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827167\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/fireworks2-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fireworks illuminate the Golden Gate Bridge back in 2012. 2020, however, will look very different. \u003ccite>(Kimihiro Hoshino/AFP/GettyImages)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>With numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases on the rise in California and across the United States, many annual events are being held virtually, or have been canceled outright, in an effort to slow the spread.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wondering where your Bay Area county stands on Fourth of July fireworks? Check out this list of canceled or distanced events from \u003ca href=\"https://abc7news.com/bay-area-4th-of-july-fireworks-fourth-where-to-go-sf/6243041/\">ABC7 News\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/guide/bay-area-fourth-of-july-no-fireworks-but-heres-how-to-celebrate-anyway\">San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://patch.com/california/san-francisco/sf-bay-area-4th-july-fireworks-your-2020-guide-events\">Patch\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Some Fourth of July Alternatives\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re still hoping to celebrate Independence Day, here are a few (socially distanced) things you could do, to mark the occasion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Attend a Virtual Celebration\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most events have been canceled across the state, some cities — including in \u003ca href=\"http://www.concordjuly4th.com\">Concord\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://orindaassociation.org/4th-of-july-parade\">Orinda\u003c/a> — have opted to hold their Independence Day celebration events online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Major networks, including PBS and \u003ca href=\"https://www.macys.com/social/fireworks/\">NBC\u003c/a>, will also be presenting fireworks and performances on TV and online. So, jump on a family Zoom call and enjoy a socially distanced fireworks display from the safety of your own home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827169\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827169\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/capitol-4th-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You could watch PBS’ long-running ‘A Capitol Fourth’ broadcast, for a virtual taste of fireworks? \u003ccite>(PBS)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You and your kids could also turn your sights even higher, with a \u003ca href=\"https://chabotspace.org/calendar/free-telescope-viewings/2020-07-04/\">virtual telescope viewing\u003c/a> from the Oakland-based Chabot Space and Science Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Or, alternatively, you could just watch the new film version of the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/watch-hamilton-disney-71540730\">Broadway musical “Hamilton”\u003c/a> — y’know, however you choose to celebrate.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get Outside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While camping may be off the table, you can still get in some quality outside time at your local park. But exercise caution — big holidays are often times where \u003cem>lots\u003c/em> of people head out to parks, so there is a risk of overcrowding and a lack of social distancing. And remember, parking lots at many state beaches \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11827083/newsoms-california-closures-ahead-of-july-4th-what-you-need-to-know\">will be closed\u003c/a> for the holiday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827173\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827173\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/camping-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You could try getting outdoors this July 4th. \u003ccite>(Pixabay/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Make sure you check the rules and guidelines at your local park before you head out, and be sure to bring a mask. And, if the parks are too busy, consider instead taking a walking tour of your neighborhood or going for a bike ride.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Or if you’re feeling ambitious, you could also try participating in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a32600865/virtual-races/#July\">virtual marathon or 5K.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Come Together, Virtually\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If what you really miss about the 4th is meeting up with your friends and going out, try attending a \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/403459457278936/\">virtual DJ\u003c/a> set — like this \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feels-like-summer-an-immersive-audio-visual-experience-tickets-103997395008?aff=eand\">L.A.-based virtual event “Feels Like Summer”\u003c/a> with DJ ILLANOISE.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’ll be music, dancing \u003cem>and\u003c/em> the proceeds benefit Los Angeles food banks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reach Out and Reflect\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While we’re unable to connect with each out in person, it’s a good time to look at our communities and see what we can do to help. This weekend, consider taking the time to call your local food bank and see if they need donations or volunteers. Or providing donations to \u003ca href=\"https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a32870451/how-to-help-black-trans-lives-donate/\">support Black trans lives\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Independence Day also provides an opportunity to reflect on America’s history, its present and future. The Fourth of July commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776, which states that “all men are created equal” and granted the rights of “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” — yet, at the time, slavery was still legal in the southern states.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, consider incorporating the reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech \u003ca href=\"https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july\">“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July”\u003c/a> into your holiday reflection, in which abolitionist Douglass criticized the hypocrisy of the United States celebrating “your national independence” while denying Black people those rights to freedom. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2927t.html\">full text here\u003c/a>, or you can listen to readings by actors \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb_sqh577Zw\">Danny Glover\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tTkHJWxfP0\">James Earl Jones\u003c/a>.\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11825976/fireworks-2020\">Are fireworks in your neighborhood driving you up the wall? Check out our guide for how to deal with them\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11826925/no-july-4th-isnt-the-same-this-year-but-heres-what-you-can-do-instead","authors":["11526"],"categories":["news_8"],"tags":["news_2654","news_1386","news_1619","news_1616","news_1618"],"featImg":"news_11827109","label":"news"},"news_11758991":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11758991","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11758991","score":null,"sort":[1562201717000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth","title":"6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth","publishDate":1562201717,"format":"standard","headTitle":"KQED News","labelTerm":{"site":"news"},"content":"\u003cp>As Fourth of July celebrations commence, you may be gearing up for a weekend of sunshine, barbecue and fireworks. But not so fast — your furry friends may not be as excited for the holiday as you are. Fireworks are notorious for spooking animals, and shelters across the nation \u003ca href=\"https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/verify-are-more-pets-lost-during-4th-of-july-than-any-other-time-of-the-year/103-569349422\">report an increase in lost pets\u003c/a> every year on Independence Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spoke with a veterinarian from the San Francisco SPCA to make sure you and your pets are ready to celebrate the Fourth safely. Here are her top tips:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1. Keep Pets at Home or Leave Town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s natural for animals to be fearful of loud noises,” Dr. Sophie Liu, San Francisco SPCA Resident in Behavior Medicine, tells KQED in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She recommends going out of town with your pets — somewhere without fireworks, if possible. But if you're planning to stay in town, make sure your pets are secure inside your home, and you're able to monitor them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2. Update Your Pet’s Tag and Microchip Information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says shelters often receive microchipped animals but are unable to contact their owner because the pet's microchip information is outdated. Your veterinarian can help if you don’t know how to update this information or if you don't remember what microchip company you used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3. Recognize Fearful Behavior\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pets may perceive loud, unexpected noises as a threat, and running away or hiding is a natural survival instinct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to know if your animal is anxious in order prevent them from accidentally injuring themselves. Animals may be showing signs of fear if they are panting, licking their lips, whining, drooling, shaking, yawning, hiding or not accepting a treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4. Create a Safe Space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not uncommon to see pets trying to tear through metal crates, chew through door frames, or jump out of windows,” Liu warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She suggests owners create a safe haven for their pets before and during firework celebrations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Choose a comfortable room without windows, or where you can close the curtains. Play soothing music or use a white noise machine,” Liu says. “The goal of these tools is to help your pet relax and stay calm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says some pets may want to hide in the bathroom due to its extra insulation, which could make a great safe space if your pet is naturally attracted to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5. Give Them Treats — But Watch What They Eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Distract your furry friends with what they love most — treats. Even better: try a treat-dispensing toy, like a KONG, to keep them distracted for long periods of time. “A pet that is comfortable enough to be eating is less likely to be panicked or worried,\" Liu says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But be aware of what they have access to, she warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We’ve had animals come to our veterinary hospitals with severe injuries due to fireworks, including burns,\" Liu says. “Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs may also try to eat fireworks that aren’t safely stored, which contain chemicals and heavy metals. Also keep your canines from munching on sparklers, glow sticks, charcoal, kabob skewers and even \u003ca href=\"https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/foods-to-avoid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dangerous common foods\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>6. Consider Over the Counter Medication \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try using calming pheromones to relax your pet, such as sprays for cats, and collars or plug-ins for dogs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all else fails, and your pet is exhibiting severe anxious behavior, Liu says to talk with your vet about medication options.\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Your furry friends may not be as excited about the holiday as you are. We spoke with a veterinarian to make sure you're ready to celebrate the Fourth safely with your pets.\r\n","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1562203411,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":25,"wordCount":617},"headData":{"title":"6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth | KQED","description":"Your furry friends may not be as excited about the holiday as you are. We spoke with a veterinarian to make sure you're ready to celebrate the Fourth safely with your pets.\r\n","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":""},"disqusIdentifier":"11758991 https://ww2.kqed.org/news/?p=11758991","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2019/07/03/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth/","disqusTitle":"6 Tips From a Vet to Keep Your Pets Safe on July Fourth","path":"/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>As Fourth of July celebrations commence, you may be gearing up for a weekend of sunshine, barbecue and fireworks. But not so fast — your furry friends may not be as excited for the holiday as you are. Fireworks are notorious for spooking animals, and shelters across the nation \u003ca href=\"https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/verify-are-more-pets-lost-during-4th-of-july-than-any-other-time-of-the-year/103-569349422\">report an increase in lost pets\u003c/a> every year on Independence Day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spoke with a veterinarian from the San Francisco SPCA to make sure you and your pets are ready to celebrate the Fourth safely. Here are her top tips:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1. Keep Pets at Home or Leave Town\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s natural for animals to be fearful of loud noises,” Dr. Sophie Liu, San Francisco SPCA Resident in Behavior Medicine, tells KQED in an email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She recommends going out of town with your pets — somewhere without fireworks, if possible. But if you're planning to stay in town, make sure your pets are secure inside your home, and you're able to monitor them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2. Update Your Pet’s Tag and Microchip Information\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says shelters often receive microchipped animals but are unable to contact their owner because the pet's microchip information is outdated. Your veterinarian can help if you don’t know how to update this information or if you don't remember what microchip company you used.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3. Recognize Fearful Behavior\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pets may perceive loud, unexpected noises as a threat, and running away or hiding is a natural survival instinct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s important to know if your animal is anxious in order prevent them from accidentally injuring themselves. Animals may be showing signs of fear if they are panting, licking their lips, whining, drooling, shaking, yawning, hiding or not accepting a treat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4. Create a Safe Space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is not uncommon to see pets trying to tear through metal crates, chew through door frames, or jump out of windows,” Liu warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She suggests owners create a safe haven for their pets before and during firework celebrations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Choose a comfortable room without windows, or where you can close the curtains. Play soothing music or use a white noise machine,” Liu says. “The goal of these tools is to help your pet relax and stay calm.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Liu says some pets may want to hide in the bathroom due to its extra insulation, which could make a great safe space if your pet is naturally attracted to it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5. Give Them Treats — But Watch What They Eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Distract your furry friends with what they love most — treats. Even better: try a treat-dispensing toy, like a KONG, to keep them distracted for long periods of time. “A pet that is comfortable enough to be eating is less likely to be panicked or worried,\" Liu says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But be aware of what they have access to, she warns.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We’ve had animals come to our veterinary hospitals with severe injuries due to fireworks, including burns,\" Liu says. “Pets should never be near fireworks — not only is it scary for animals, but fireworks have the potential to cause serious harm.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dogs may also try to eat fireworks that aren’t safely stored, which contain chemicals and heavy metals. Also keep your canines from munching on sparklers, glow sticks, charcoal, kabob skewers and even \u003ca href=\"https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/foods-to-avoid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dangerous common foods\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>6. Consider Over the Counter Medication \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can try using calming pheromones to relax your pet, such as sprays for cats, and collars or plug-ins for dogs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all else fails, and your pet is exhibiting severe anxious behavior, Liu says to talk with your vet about medication options.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/news/11758991/6-tips-from-a-vet-to-keep-your-pets-safe-on-july-fourth","authors":["11367"],"categories":["news_8"],"tags":["news_18132","news_20181","news_19201","news_1616","news_1617","news_6244"],"featImg":"news_11758999","label":"news"},"news_11758900":{"type":"posts","id":"news_11758900","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"news","id":"11758900","score":null,"sort":[1562193290000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"its-grotesque-democratic-lawmakers-push-back-on-costs-pomp-of-trumps-july-4","title":"'It’s Grotesque': Democratic Lawmakers Push Back on Costs, Pomp of Trump’s July 4","publishDate":1562193290,"format":"standard","headTitle":"The California Report | KQED News","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>American taxpayers are looking at a bigger bill for this year's Independence Day party in the nation's capital.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For this Fourth of July, President Trump has added an address from the Lincoln Memorial, tanks stationed in the area, an extended fireworks display and military aircraft flyovers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Democrats in Congress are complaining about the added expenses and politicization of the event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"He's just cheapening and weaponizing patriotism in a way that I hope a lot of Americans find deeply disturbing,\" Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) told KQED News.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The annual July 4 parade will be followed by a 6:30 p.m. Trump address from the Lincoln Memorial with military flyovers and performances by the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and others. That evening, the Capitol Fourth concert, also a trademark of the usual D.C. holiday, will be followed by an extended fireworks show lasting 35 to 40 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='right' citation='Rep. Jared Huffman D-San Rafael']'He's just cheapening and weaponizing patriotism in a way that I hope a lot of Americans find deeply disturbing.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There's going to be a big price tag for this and the taxpayers will have to pick up the tab,\" said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which directs spending for such events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Van Hollen and other Democratic appropriators on Capitol Hill have raised questions and concerns for months that spending for the day could go haywire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-gives-tickets-to-trumps-july-fourth-extravaganza-to-gop-donors/2019/07/02/9109a566-9ce0-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html?utm_term=.fc6e1c9ff642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post reported\u003c/a> Tuesday the National Park Service will redirect almost $2.5 million in entrance and recreation fees allocated for park improvement to cover costs for Trump's plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"When you take something funded by the Park Service ... you know to aggrandize Donald Trump, and then hand out tickets to his big Republican donors, it's grotesque,\" said Huffman, who sits on the House Committee on Natural Resources that oversees the National Park Service. \"It is a spectacle, a partisan spectacle.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I hope that somewhere in the endless stream of these outrages, the sensibilities of this country turn more strongly against this man and what he's trying to do,\" he added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And just before the big event, Democratic appropriators still don't know how much it will all cost in total.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Congress Waiting on Total Costs. Experts Say it's Not Cheap\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We haven't heard anything,\" said New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall, ranking Democrat for the Senate Appropriations Committee panel on interior and related agencies. \"It's disturbing.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Federal Aviation Administration said it would \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/FAANews/status/1146079484807909376\">suspend operations at Reagan National Airport for 1.5 hours\u003c/a> for Trump's speech and flyovers. The aerial program will feature the jetliner used for Air Force One and aircraft representing all five military services, including the Navy's Blue Angels, said Jeffrey Reinbold, a superintendent of the National Park Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A military official told NPR it could also include F-35s and F-18s. And there will be military tanks parked along the National Mall, Trump said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trump said there would be \"the brand new Sherman tanks and we have the brand new Abram tanks.\" However, production of Sherman tanks ended in the 1940s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We're gonna have a great Fourth of July in Washington, D.C. It'll be like no other, it'll be special and I hope a lot of people come and it's going to be about this country and it's a salute to America,\" Trump said from the Oval Office Monday. \"I'm going to be here and I'm going to say a few words, and we're going to have planes going overhead, the best fighter jets in the world and other planes too. And we're gonna have some tanks stationed outside.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>NPR's multiple requests for costs related to the plans, as well as more extensive details on the additional military personnel, equipment and security for the day from the Interior Department, National Park Service, U.S. Secret Service, the Pentagon and the five military services went unanswered. A military official said the White House was not approving Pentagon requests to share such details.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It won't be cheap, experts said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758945\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11758945 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455-160x94.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455-800x470.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455-1020x599.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparations are made for the \"Salute to America\" Fourth of July event with President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2019, which will feature flyovers by the Blue Angels, an airplane used as Air Force One, military demonstrations and a speech by Trump. \u003ccite>(Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>University of Denver professor Andrew Sherbo, who tracks such figures, said the Boeing 747 used for Air Force One could come at a cost of $205,000 an hour (the jetliner is considered Air Force One only when the president is aboard).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The cost per flying hour for the F-35 can be $20,000 or more, according to Department of Defense comptroller figures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Blue Angels could cost a more reasonable $6,000 per day, since air shows are tied to their training, said Sherbo, a former Pentagon official who now teaches finance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Capitol Concerts portion of the program, plus the annual Memorial Day concert, is budgeted at $6.4 million from the National Park Service budget, which is under the Interior Department, said Annie Orloff, Udall's press secretary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The Park Service needs that money for real things, real needs, the backlog of deferred maintenance. And the important mission at the Park Service has nothing to do with a military parade,\" Huffman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It will be followed by a joint show put on by two fireworks companies, Phantom Fireworks and Fireworks by Grucci, that will launch from behind the Lincoln Memorial for a display lasting 15 to 20 minutes. As a result, they are donating an estimated $750,000 or more as part of the plans, said William Weimer, vice president of Phantom Fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID='news_11721340,news_11391561,news_11286211' label='More on Trump and the NPS']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It will be a pretty overwhelming display,\" said Weimer. \"We saw an opportunity and approached the government in March to make the donation and try to give back to the country that has been so good to us. ... It's a privilege and an honor for us to do this.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They will be followed by Garden State Fireworks, a mainstay of the annual D.C. program since 2013, which will put on a 20-minute show from a new location at West Potomac Park. It will come at a cost of more than $250,000, said Christopher Santore, a choreographer whose family founded the company in 1890.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, Garden State's show was 17.5 minutes long, Santore said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The celebration is funded by three pots of money: donations, the Interior Department and the Defense Department. This year, the Interior Department and Secretary David Bernhardt have been tasked with leading the expanded plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the Washington think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, said since the Capitol's Fourth celebration is paid by three different sources of money, it's a hard tally to track down in a traditional year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Add to that all the new elements for the presidential address and extended programming, and the costs become even fuzzier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's a good question,\" Cancian said. \"It's difficult to answer.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Udall, Van Hollen and others have pressed Bernhardt and his agency for answers. They have warned that taxpayer funds can't be used for a political rally and say Trump's plans appear to cross that line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758947\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11758947\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A member of the Code Pink group poses in front a Bradley Fighting Vehicle ahead of the \"Salute to America\" Fourth of July event with President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on July 3, 2019. The event will feature flyovers by the Blue Angels, an airplane used as Air Force One, military demonstrations and a speech by Trump. \u003ccite>(Alastair Pike/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Special Access for VIP Section \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The White House is issuing special VIP tickets to access a new, restricted area at the steps to Trump's speech as well as halfway along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A White House official said the area is being reserved for friends, family, Cabinet officials and possibly members of Congress. Military personnel, who are slated to perform, will also be in the ticketed area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Tuesday, a Republican National Committee official confirmed it had received a \"small number of tickets\" to distribute for the special section. The official said it was similar to other customary moves under Democratic and Republican administrations to share tickets for Christmas open houses and garden tours at the White House.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But some Democrats were quick to disagree.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Udall noted there are specific regulations that bar taxpayers from paying for a partisan event, and propaganda is prohibited. Trump's plans seem to veer into that \"very tricky area,\" he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It is unacceptable that the Interior Department is failing to inform Congress about how it plans to spend taxpayer money to fund the president's lavish July 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> plans, which reportedly include special access to the National Mall for the politically connected,\" Udall said in a statement Tuesday. \"The American people deserve to know how much of their money the president is spending to turn their July 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> celebration into a de facto campaign rally. All reports indicate that the president is planning to turn a national day of unity into a day of vanity – trying to use the military for political purposes and doling out perks to his political backers – at the taxpayers' expense. We need answers.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='right' citation='New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall']'The American people deserve to know how much of their money the president is spending to turn their July 4th celebration into a de facto campaign rally.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, a White House official countered that notion and said Trump's speech will focus on a unifying theme.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The president has been very clear that he wants to help all Americans celebrate America. It's America's birthday and he wants to celebrate America, our flag and our great military, and the men and women who serve in it,\" the official said. \"This speech is not going to be political. It will be a celebration and salute to America.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a May congressional hearing, Udall and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee subpanel on interior and related agencies, said they wanted cost figures for the new Fourth plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"You know that we had asked for those numbers on that,\" Murkowski told Bernhardt. \"We do want this celebration that is a wonderful celebration and a great tribute to our nation to be able to continue and to have the public continue to enjoy it.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In June, Van Hollen, Udall and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, wrote to Bernhardt demanding his agency share the budget.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They say there's precedent to worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Trump administration still owes the D.C. administration $7.3 million from the January 2017 inauguration. As a result, members such as D.C.'s representative in Congress, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, are sounding the alarm that appropriators must replenish the account, known as the Emergency Planning and Security Fund, before it goes dry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We are very concerned with an event we can't even price at a time when we are owed money,\" Norton said. \"And I don't think the city can refuse to provide the necessary security. So it is extremely unfair to the city to hold an unprecedented event and not at least choke up money to make it happen.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>'It Will be Wild'\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After Trump attended the French celebration of Bastille Day in July 2017, he said one of his first calls was to replicate and \"try and top it.\" The plans, which were slated for Veterans Day weekend in November 2018, were scratched after word leaked of a $92 million price tag.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then in February, Trump announced the plans to \"HOLD THE DATE\" on \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1099651121088466946\">Twitter.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1099651121088466946\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th,\" Trump tweeted Feb. 24. \"It will be called 'A Salute To America' and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, some groups are determined to make it clear Trump isn't their favorite president. And that could mean more demands for security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Progressive political organization VoteVets, which largely supports Democratic military veterans on Capitol Hill, has raised about $40,000 off its plans to counter Trump.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group is helping spearhead an effort to pass out thousands of shirts on the Fourth featuring the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, the Navy war hero and lawmaker who died last year and remains a target of Trump's ire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Activist group Code Pink will display the \"Baby Trump\" blimp that has been seen at protests around the world. The group received a physical permit this week to stand the 20-foot balloon on the northwest quadrant of the National Mall at 17th Street, said co-director Medea Benjamin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, the group is fighting to gain FAA approval to inflate the balloon with a small portion of helium to lift it at least 2 feet off the ground. If not, it will inflate the balloon with a leaf blower to meet requirements, Benjamin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group will also be passing out 100 miniversions of the balloons, Benjamin noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It will be wild,\" she said. \"There will be tons of people.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv>\u003cem>KQED's Peter Jon Shuler contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">\u003cem>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.\u003cimg src=\"https://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Tanks%2C+Flyovers+And+Heightened+Security%3A+Trump%27s+4th+Of+July+Ups+Taxpayer+Cost&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004)\">\u003c/em>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Lawmakers are still waiting to hear the price tag on this year's event. 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Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) told KQED News.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The annual July 4 parade will be followed by a 6:30 p.m. Trump address from the Lincoln Memorial with military flyovers and performances by the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and others. That evening, the Capitol Fourth concert, also a trademark of the usual D.C. holiday, will be followed by an extended fireworks show lasting 35 to 40 minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"'He's just cheapening and weaponizing patriotism in a way that I hope a lot of Americans find deeply disturbing.'","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"Rep. Jared Huffman D-San Rafael","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There's going to be a big price tag for this and the taxpayers will have to pick up the tab,\" said Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which directs spending for such events.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Van Hollen and other Democratic appropriators on Capitol Hill have raised questions and concerns for months that spending for the day could go haywire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-gives-tickets-to-trumps-july-fourth-extravaganza-to-gop-donors/2019/07/02/9109a566-9ce0-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html?utm_term=.fc6e1c9ff642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post reported\u003c/a> Tuesday the National Park Service will redirect almost $2.5 million in entrance and recreation fees allocated for park improvement to cover costs for Trump's plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"When you take something funded by the Park Service ... you know to aggrandize Donald Trump, and then hand out tickets to his big Republican donors, it's grotesque,\" said Huffman, who sits on the House Committee on Natural Resources that oversees the National Park Service. \"It is a spectacle, a partisan spectacle.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I hope that somewhere in the endless stream of these outrages, the sensibilities of this country turn more strongly against this man and what he's trying to do,\" he added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And just before the big event, Democratic appropriators still don't know how much it will all cost in total.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Congress Waiting on Total Costs. Experts Say it's Not Cheap\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We haven't heard anything,\" said New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall, ranking Democrat for the Senate Appropriations Committee panel on interior and related agencies. \"It's disturbing.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Federal Aviation Administration said it would \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/FAANews/status/1146079484807909376\">suspend operations at Reagan National Airport for 1.5 hours\u003c/a> for Trump's speech and flyovers. The aerial program will feature the jetliner used for Air Force One and aircraft representing all five military services, including the Navy's Blue Angels, said Jeffrey Reinbold, a superintendent of the National Park Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A military official told NPR it could also include F-35s and F-18s. And there will be military tanks parked along the National Mall, Trump said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Trump said there would be \"the brand new Sherman tanks and we have the brand new Abram tanks.\" However, production of Sherman tanks ended in the 1940s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We're gonna have a great Fourth of July in Washington, D.C. It'll be like no other, it'll be special and I hope a lot of people come and it's going to be about this country and it's a salute to America,\" Trump said from the Oval Office Monday. \"I'm going to be here and I'm going to say a few words, and we're going to have planes going overhead, the best fighter jets in the world and other planes too. And we're gonna have some tanks stationed outside.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>NPR's multiple requests for costs related to the plans, as well as more extensive details on the additional military personnel, equipment and security for the day from the Interior Department, National Park Service, U.S. Secret Service, the Pentagon and the five military services went unanswered. A military official said the White House was not approving Pentagon requests to share such details.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It won't be cheap, experts said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758945\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11758945 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455-160x94.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455-800x470.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153544455-1020x599.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preparations are made for the \"Salute to America\" Fourth of July event with President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2019, which will feature flyovers by the Blue Angels, an airplane used as Air Force One, military demonstrations and a speech by Trump. \u003ccite>(Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>University of Denver professor Andrew Sherbo, who tracks such figures, said the Boeing 747 used for Air Force One could come at a cost of $205,000 an hour (the jetliner is considered Air Force One only when the president is aboard).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The cost per flying hour for the F-35 can be $20,000 or more, according to Department of Defense comptroller figures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Blue Angels could cost a more reasonable $6,000 per day, since air shows are tied to their training, said Sherbo, a former Pentagon official who now teaches finance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Capitol Concerts portion of the program, plus the annual Memorial Day concert, is budgeted at $6.4 million from the National Park Service budget, which is under the Interior Department, said Annie Orloff, Udall's press secretary.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The Park Service needs that money for real things, real needs, the backlog of deferred maintenance. And the important mission at the Park Service has nothing to do with a military parade,\" Huffman said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It will be followed by a joint show put on by two fireworks companies, Phantom Fireworks and Fireworks by Grucci, that will launch from behind the Lincoln Memorial for a display lasting 15 to 20 minutes. As a result, they are donating an estimated $750,000 or more as part of the plans, said William Weimer, vice president of Phantom Fireworks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"aside","attributes":{"named":{"postid":"news_11721340,news_11391561,news_11286211","label":"More on Trump and the NPS "},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It will be a pretty overwhelming display,\" said Weimer. \"We saw an opportunity and approached the government in March to make the donation and try to give back to the country that has been so good to us. ... It's a privilege and an honor for us to do this.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They will be followed by Garden State Fireworks, a mainstay of the annual D.C. program since 2013, which will put on a 20-minute show from a new location at West Potomac Park. It will come at a cost of more than $250,000, said Christopher Santore, a choreographer whose family founded the company in 1890.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, Garden State's show was 17.5 minutes long, Santore said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The celebration is funded by three pots of money: donations, the Interior Department and the Defense Department. This year, the Interior Department and Secretary David Bernhardt have been tasked with leading the expanded plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the Washington think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, said since the Capitol's Fourth celebration is paid by three different sources of money, it's a hard tally to track down in a traditional year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Add to that all the new elements for the presidential address and extended programming, and the costs become even fuzzier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It's a good question,\" Cancian said. \"It's difficult to answer.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Udall, Van Hollen and others have pressed Bernhardt and his agency for answers. They have warned that taxpayer funds can't be used for a political rally and say Trump's plans appear to cross that line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11758947\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11758947\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326-800x534.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/GettyImages-1153534326-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A member of the Code Pink group poses in front a Bradley Fighting Vehicle ahead of the \"Salute to America\" Fourth of July event with President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on July 3, 2019. The event will feature flyovers by the Blue Angels, an airplane used as Air Force One, military demonstrations and a speech by Trump. \u003ccite>(Alastair Pike/AFP/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Special Access for VIP Section \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The White House is issuing special VIP tickets to access a new, restricted area at the steps to Trump's speech as well as halfway along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A White House official said the area is being reserved for friends, family, Cabinet officials and possibly members of Congress. Military personnel, who are slated to perform, will also be in the ticketed area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Tuesday, a Republican National Committee official confirmed it had received a \"small number of tickets\" to distribute for the special section. The official said it was similar to other customary moves under Democratic and Republican administrations to share tickets for Christmas open houses and garden tours at the White House.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But some Democrats were quick to disagree.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Udall noted there are specific regulations that bar taxpayers from paying for a partisan event, and propaganda is prohibited. Trump's plans seem to veer into that \"very tricky area,\" he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It is unacceptable that the Interior Department is failing to inform Congress about how it plans to spend taxpayer money to fund the president's lavish July 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> plans, which reportedly include special access to the National Mall for the politically connected,\" Udall said in a statement Tuesday. \"The American people deserve to know how much of their money the president is spending to turn their July 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> celebration into a de facto campaign rally. All reports indicate that the president is planning to turn a national day of unity into a day of vanity – trying to use the military for political purposes and doling out perks to his political backers – at the taxpayers' expense. We need answers.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"'The American people deserve to know how much of their money the president is spending to turn their July 4th celebration into a de facto campaign rally.'","name":"pullquote","attributes":{"named":{"size":"medium","align":"right","citation":"New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, a White House official countered that notion and said Trump's speech will focus on a unifying theme.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The president has been very clear that he wants to help all Americans celebrate America. It's America's birthday and he wants to celebrate America, our flag and our great military, and the men and women who serve in it,\" the official said. \"This speech is not going to be political. It will be a celebration and salute to America.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a May congressional hearing, Udall and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee subpanel on interior and related agencies, said they wanted cost figures for the new Fourth plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"You know that we had asked for those numbers on that,\" Murkowski told Bernhardt. \"We do want this celebration that is a wonderful celebration and a great tribute to our nation to be able to continue and to have the public continue to enjoy it.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In June, Van Hollen, Udall and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, wrote to Bernhardt demanding his agency share the budget.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They say there's precedent to worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Trump administration still owes the D.C. administration $7.3 million from the January 2017 inauguration. As a result, members such as D.C.'s representative in Congress, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, are sounding the alarm that appropriators must replenish the account, known as the Emergency Planning and Security Fund, before it goes dry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"We are very concerned with an event we can't even price at a time when we are owed money,\" Norton said. \"And I don't think the city can refuse to provide the necessary security. So it is extremely unfair to the city to hold an unprecedented event and not at least choke up money to make it happen.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>'It Will be Wild'\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After Trump attended the French celebration of Bastille Day in July 2017, he said one of his first calls was to replicate and \"try and top it.\" The plans, which were slated for Veterans Day weekend in November 2018, were scratched after word leaked of a $92 million price tag.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then in February, Trump announced the plans to \"HOLD THE DATE\" on \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1099651121088466946\">Twitter.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"singleTwitterStatus","attributes":{"named":{"id":"1099651121088466946"},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\"We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th,\" Trump tweeted Feb. 24. \"It will be called 'A Salute To America' and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, some groups are determined to make it clear Trump isn't their favorite president. And that could mean more demands for security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Progressive political organization VoteVets, which largely supports Democratic military veterans on Capitol Hill, has raised about $40,000 off its plans to counter Trump.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group is helping spearhead an effort to pass out thousands of shirts on the Fourth featuring the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, the Navy war hero and lawmaker who died last year and remains a target of Trump's ire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Activist group Code Pink will display the \"Baby Trump\" blimp that has been seen at protests around the world. The group received a physical permit this week to stand the 20-foot balloon on the northwest quadrant of the National Mall at 17th Street, said co-director Medea Benjamin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, the group is fighting to gain FAA approval to inflate the balloon with a small portion of helium to lift it at least 2 feet off the ground. If not, it will inflate the balloon with a leaf blower to meet requirements, Benjamin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group will also be passing out 100 miniversions of the balloons, Benjamin noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"It will be wild,\" she said. \"There will be tons of people.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv>\u003cem>KQED's Peter Jon Shuler contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">\u003cem>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.\u003cimg src=\"https://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Tanks%2C+Flyovers+And+Heightened+Security%3A+Trump%27s+4th+Of+July+Ups+Taxpayer+Cost&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004)\">\u003c/em>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv 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will be traveling for the long Fourth of July holiday, with an estimated 5.7 million of us expected to hit the road or take to the skies -- up about 5.1% from last year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The California holiday contingent is part of the 49 million-strong throng nationwide that AAA forecasts will travel more than 50 miles from home over the four-day weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID='news_11758413' label='Gas Tax, Golden Gate Bridge Toll and Some Bay Area Transit Fares Are Going Up']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We attribute that to a pretty good economy, lower unemployment, especially in California, and just more people choosing to spend their disposable income on travel,” AAA spokesman Michael Blaskey said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said about 4 million travelers will cram into airports across the United States, about 762,000 of them from California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Blaskey added that airfares are up by about 10% over last year, a factor that could push more people to drive rather than 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