JeffCo Sheriffs Urge People to Report Fireworks Online, Avoid 911 Lines

JeffCo sheriffs urge people to report fireworks online, avoid 911 lines

DENVER (KDVR) — As the Fourth of July approaches, Jefferson County said it sees its 911 calls increase nearly four times the normal amount, all thanks to illegal fireworks. To keep those lines free for emergencies, they ask people to use alternative methods of reporting. Even a week out from the holiday, those fireworks are already becoming a headache for many, with calls flooding into dispatch in Jefferson County. Instead of dialing 911, they w…

Local 911 centers: Use non-emergency lines for fireworks complaints

Morgan and Limestone County 911 centers say they receive calls pertaining to fireworks each year on the Fourth of July, from noise complaints to injuries, and Morgan County 911 received about 107 calls specifically related to fireworks on that date…