Local authorities are reminding residents to prioritize firework safety during Independence Day celebrations.The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) and the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) — who are partnering with the community to prioritize safety during the holidays — emphasize it is a collective responsibility for all residents to adhere to city codes and follow essential safety tips, ensuring a joyous and accident- free holiday.The city codes for Excelsior Springs regarding fireworks can be accessed on ecode360. com. Additionally, ESPD Lieutenant Ryan Dowdy provided some of the important codes and key points to bear in mind when it comes to fireworks regulations.He highlighted the following codes: Section 230.765 A1 – “It shall be unlawful for any person to use or discharge any ‘bottle rockets’ or ‘sky lanterns’ as defined in Section 660.010, within any part of the city.”Section 230.765 A3 – “It ...