Introducing the Safety Awareness Channel

depict where citizens have reported Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries, Malicious Mischief and Thefts. The Spokane Valley Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff’s office analyze this data to determine high crime areas and where to allocate resources. Citizens who have been a victim of crime are encouraged to call 911, if the crime is in progress, or Crime Check at 4562233, if not in progress, to report a crime.

2023 May Theft Hotspots

Safety Tip Of

Burn Restrictions in Effect

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Although we have seen unseasonably lower temperatures and more rain, the Spokane Metro Area is still at risk for fire this summer.

Unauthorized open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are restricted until this order is lifted or unless otherwise permitted by law enforcement or authorized agencies. If you have any questions, before lighting any fire, call your local agency first.

With increasing temperatures and our native fuels drying out, please burn carefully.

A few guidelines to follow:

• Only burn in approved devices.

• Have a fire extinguisher and/ or a hose accessible.

• Be kind to your neighbors and only burn clean dry wood.

And, finally, remember to watch for burn restrictions related to our smoke particulate index and air quality. Vulnerable population include younger, and elderly generations, and those with heart and respiratory conditions.

While the burn restriction is in place, any person found with a recreational fire or conducting open burning who fails to take immediate action to extinguish or otherwise discontinue such burning when ordered or notified to do so shall be charged with a misdemeanor. (IFC 109; SCC 3.02)

Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency may further restrict outdoor woodfueled fires based on air quality. Always check current restrictions at https:// spokanecleanair.org/burning/burnrestrictions/ or the Burn Info Hotline at (509) 477-4710.

If you have questions regarding burn restrictions, here are some resources:

Spokane Clean Air - https:// spokanecleanair.org/burning/

Spokane County - https://www. spokanecounty.org/

Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) - https://www. spokanevalleyfire.com/