Paragraph 7 of the current Disaster Declaration sets for that the Declaration and Order SHALL NOT PROHIBIT Public Displays of fireworks if:
a. the Public Display of fireworks is conducted by a licensed pyrotechnics company or individual who is authorized and permitted to conduct a Public Display of fireworks in accordance with Chapter 2154 of the Texas Occupations Code;
b. the Public Display is approved and permitted by the local jurisdiction responsible for fire response and service to the location of the Public Display;
c. the Public Display is not conducted on a day that is designated as a red flag warning day by the National Weather Service.
Area Fire Service Divisions and entities have asked for a clarification on the prohibition against conducting a Public Display on day that is designated as a "Red Flag Warning Day." Over the past few weeks, most Red Flag Warnings that have been issued for a particular day have expired at 8 p.m. for Williamson County. The local Fire Service Divisions and entities would like to know if a Public Display can be conducted if either the Red Flag Warning expires prior to the time of the display or “Red Flag” conditions no longer exist at the time of the display.
“Red Flag” conditions exist when there is:
1. a sustained wind average 15 mph or greater;
2. relative humidity less than or equal to 25 percent; and
3. a temperature of greater than 75 degrees F.
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