Sponsored by the Island County citizens group 'Safe and Humane Fireworks'

Historically, there have been 3 days of fireworks activity on Whidbey and Camano Islands, WA.  Three days of loud booms, three days of domestic pets and farm animals being terrified, three days of detrimental impact to local wildlife, three days of disruption to the health and livelihood of local families, three days of increased fire danger and road hazards, three days of increased impact on local resources (emergency services, hospital, police and fire, and, three days of heightened noise, water and air pollution on our beautiful islands.  With more and more communities banning personal fireworks, for all the above reasons, Whidbey and Camano Islands will become even more so, a destination for off-island folks seeking a venue for personal fireworks celebrations.

Banning personal fireworks displays will not deprive anyone from enjoying fireworks on the 4th of July.  There are beautiful municipal sponsored fireworks displays in Oak Harbor, Freeland & Stanwood every year.  These venues provide ample opportunity for families and friends to meet and celebrate the holiday and enjoy fireworks together.

Key Issues

Noise Pollution - Impact on Domestic Pets, Farm Animals, Wildlife & Humans  

Environmental Pollution – ocean, lakes, wetlands and beaches contaminated

Air Pollution – concentration of pollutants, particles and gases from explosives

Fire Danger – nationally, exploding fireworks start 19,500 fires per year 

Injuries and Accidents – nationally, 4,500 daily emergency room visits between July 4th-5th 

Safe and Humane Fireworks -  https://www.islandcountyfireworks.com/              email us at 'info@islandcountyfireworks.com'