Olympia reminds public of Independence Day observances

Olympia is reminding community members of observances during the coming Independence Day celebrations this Tuesday.

In a press release, the city is reminding community members that fireworks sales and discharge will be scheduled as follows:

• Fireworks sales in unincorporated Thurston County: Ends Tuesday, July 4, at 11 p.m.
• Discharge of fireworks in unincorporated Thurston County: Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
• Discharge of fireworks is prohibited in county parks.

Olympia also asked the public to take note of the following contact information during the holiday observance.

• Fire and Police Emergency Services:Call 9-1-1 for emergency police, fire and medic services. Residents are urged to use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only. This includes if residents see evidence of a wildfire. 
• Thurston County Sheriff Non-Emergency Services:Residents of unincorporated Thurston County are urged to call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (360) 704-2740 for noise complaints and complaints about the use of illegal fireworks. 9-1-1 should be used for life-threatening emergencies only.
• County Parks Open: Burfoot Park, Frye Cove Park, Kenneydell Park, and Deschutes Falls Park will be open during regular park hours. The Off-Leash Dog Park at the WARC will also be open during regular park hours. Fireworks are not allowed at any county parks. 
• Intercity Transit:Intercity Transit (IT) operates Sunday-level service on Independence Day, and The IT administrative offices are closed on the holiday. You can find service details and more at: https://www.intercitytransit.com/recoveryservice. If you have questions, please call IT customer service at 360-786-1881 or send an email to customerservice@intercitytransit.com.
• Waste and Recovery Center (WARC):The county’s Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) in Lacey will also be closed Tuesday, July 4, but will reopen for regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. Check with your waste disposal company for curbside garbage and recycling collection schedule.

County government offices will also be closed Tuesday and will reopen the next day.