PRESS RELEASE 2019 4th of July - Hilo Bay Blast

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• No open fires are allowed in the small boat harbor and mooring areas. • No fireworks or alcohol are allowed in the small boat harbor and Wailoa State Park. • Operation of drones within 5 miles of the Hilo Airport is prohibited. • All marine vessels including kayaks, all types of canoes and Stand-up Paddling Boards operating at night are required to have navigation lights and Personal floatation devices. • A 100 yard safety zone will be set around the Fireworks barge; unauthorized vessels are not allowed to moor, drift, traverse or enter this area. DOCARE officers will be assisting this event on sea and land. For more information call the East Hawaii DOCARE District office at 933-3460. The County of Hawaii would like to invite the public to attend this alcohol, drug and litter free event coordinated in collaboration with private enterprise, community organizations and government. On behalf of the County of Hawaii, we thank the many private and community agencies that work cooperatively to present this annual celebration. More information can be obtained by calling the Culture & Education Office at 961-8706. County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.