All hands on deck for the City of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky multi-page safety plan
Olivia Hayes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The city of Columbia is all hands of deck for its Fourth of July festivities. The city’s multi-page plan includes protocols for situations like medical emergencies, fire and public disturbances.
In the event of a major emergency Columbia Fire Department and the Columbia Police Department will take control and swiftly direct people out of the impacted area. CFD will take the lease on any major medical emergencies, but first aid kits will also be on site at the information tent for basic first aid.
In the event of a fire, staff will clear people away from the flames and alert first responders. If the event is cancelled due to fire, volunteers will be tasked with telling attendees and directing them towards a safe eit.
Staff and volunteers will assist with crowd control in the park. Volunteers working in the parking lots of the road closures will be wearing safety vests.
CPD will also be managing the street closures on Old Highway 63 and East Walnut street. Other closures include the Hinkson Creek Trail at 8:30 Friday night.
Citadel Security also monitored the firework zone overnight from 12 p.m. July 3 to 6 a.m.July 4 to make sure the fireworks are as safe and secure as possible.
The event will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at Stephens Lake Park. The firework show will finish the night off starting at 9:15 p.m. 597 firework shells will be used during the firework show with 670 shots expected from the shells.