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Avoid Colorado Springs Utilities Scam Calls

7/1/2025

Scammers are clever, persuasive professional criminals skilled at finding unique ways to get what they want from their victims. They call or show up at your door when you're busy or distracted, and the last thing you want is to have your service disrupted.

If you are ever suspicious of a phone call or visitor, hang up or make the person wait outside and call CSU at (719) 448-4800 to confirm the call or visit.
Learn more tips about avoiding all kinds of scams at https://www.csu.org/Pages/Scams.aspx
Recent News article: https://www.kktv.com/2023/07/10/colorado-springs-utilities-warns-public-about-scams/

Fourth of July Fireworks Symphony Broadcast

7/1/2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation and Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Various locations in Colorado Springs. The Star Spangled Symphony & Fourth of July Fireworks is a grand event set to take place on July 4, 2025, 9-11pm, in Colorado Springs, continuing a nearly 50-year tradition. The most up-to-date information, to include in-person, online, and radio options available at https://www.coloradospringssports.org/events/4th-of-july/

Recreational Fireworks are Illegal in COS

7/1/2025

Recreational fireworks are illegal in Colorado Springs. That includes all fireworks with a fuse or that require a flame to ignite. Novelty items like snappers and poppers are allowed.
Report Illegal Fireworks

If you hear or witness the use of fireworks being used by a neighbor, call 444-7000.
Only call 9-1-1 in the event of an injury or fire.
When you call either of the numbers, ALWAYS stay on the line until a call taker answers.

*** Fireworks are illegal to purchase, possess, or use within the city limits of Colorado Springs ***
A fire started by fireworks that threaten or damages property is a crime of arson. Possession, use and/or the sale of fireworks is subject to a fine up to $2,500 and/or up to 189 days in jail. All citations will demand a mandatory court appearance in municipal court. Professional public firework displays are regulated and permitted upon approval from the Division of the Fire Marshal under the city code.
The law in the state of Colorado is very specific relating to fireworks, reckless burning, and arson, regardless of where the offense occurs. One thought to consider is that a child can be arrested in Colorado at the age of ten for setting a fire even if he/she did not mean for the fire to damage anything or get out of control. Children ten years of age or older can be arrested for any one of these statutes.
In an effort to keep our community safe, CSFD fire investigators conduct fireworks patrols July 3-5 each year. They confiscate any fireworks that are found and issue citations to those in possession of illegal fireworks.
CSFD has set up drop-off boxes for fireworks at all 22 fire stations around town. People are encouraged to voluntarily bring in their fireworks for proper disposal. This is an anonymous drop-off, no questions will be asked and no citations will be issued for bringing in fireworks. We encourage anyone who has old fireworks to drop those off as well.

Actions You Can Take to Be Safe

On Independence Day in a typical year, far more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any other cause of fires.
If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts.
Do not use consumer fireworks.
Keep a close eye on children at events where fireworks are used.
The risk of fireworks injury is highest for young people ages 15-24, followed by children under 10.
Nationwide, more than 16,000 reported fires are started by fireworks annually.
Download and share the Fireworks Safety Flyer posted below.

Dispose of Fireworks Safely
Most household hazardous waste facilities don't accept fireworks for disposal. Contact local law enforcement to see if they have a disposal program.

Soak the fireworks in water until they are completely saturated.
Wrap the wet fireworks in double trash bags.
Store safely away from children and pets.
Place the packaged waste in your trash on the day it's picked up or taken to the landfill.

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/preparing-products-found-your-home-for-disposal

For more information visit
https://coloradosprings.gov/fire-department/page/fireworks-safety

Fireworks Safety Flyer
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Clean Up Pet Waste

7/1/2025

Scoop the Poop
Pet waste is a problem in our neighborhoods when pet owners do not clean up after their pets. Not only is it violating the PCVA covenants to leave your pet’s waste laying in the common areas, the poop is a nuisance and can carry viruses and bacteria that are harmful to humans and animals.
** Pet owners are ALWAYS responsible for cleaning up after their pet in common and homeowner areas **

Pet Feces a Danger to Our Water
Dog owners, please take responsibility and clean up after your pets in Pine Creek common areas (sidewalks, roads, greenways, etc.). Dog poop smells bad and no one likes stepping in it, but it is more than an inconvenience: it is a legitimate danger. Dog poop dangers come in several forms:
- It pollutes waterways and is in the same EPA category as oil and mine runoff!
- It poisons grass and lawns.
- It carries hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms, and more.
- It transmits human diseases, too!
Learn more at https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Why-Pick-up-Dog-Poop-The-Dangers-of-Dog-Feces

Pet Waste Stations
Pine Creek has 24 pet waste stations that provide a convenient way to dispose of your pet's waste properly while keeping the walkways clear and smelling nice. Each station has bags and a waste disposal container. The stations are serviced each Wednesday. Find them while you are out and about:
- Download a map: http://www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/pine_creek_pet_waste_station_map.pdf
- Use GoogleMaps: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VDAn8Q1ccIKemMDV6nVwEHaMPWI&usp=sharing

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