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MEDIA ALERT June 14, 2017 CONTACT: John Mlynar, City of Palmdale, 661/267-5115 WHAT: Fireworks Safety Press Conference with the City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station. WHEN: Thursday, June 15, at 11 am WHERE: Palmdale City Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B WHO: Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford; Palmdale City Councilmembers; Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Cosey; Palmdale Sheriff’s Department Captain Dennis Kneer; and Palmdale Public Safety Supervisor Kelly Long. VISUALS: Display of confiscated illegal firework. WHY: The City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Palmdale Sheriff’s Department are joining in an effort to combat the use of illegal fireworks in Palmdale and to educate residents as to where “Safe and Sane” fireworks are and aren’t allowed. Locations for “Safe and Sane” fireworks booth locations will also be announced. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.cityofpalmdale.org