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1. If my neighbor is setting off fireworks at 2 a.m., who do I call?

To report the illegal use of fireworks, call 911. For non-emergencies (parties, noise, etc.) use the non-emergency line, 290-1011, from July 1-5 between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m.

2. Who can I call for non-emergency fireworks complaints from July 1 through July 5?

Sedgwick County will staff a fireworks/nuisance, non-emergency line, 316-290-1011, during the following times:

• July 1-5, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.

This number should be used for fireworks complaints and other general nuisances, such as loud parties, during this operational period. If there is something on fire, injuries that have been sustained, fights or disturbances, or anything of a more critical nature occurring that would require the immediate assistance of law enforcement, firefighters, or EMS paramedics, citizens should call 911 directly.

Citizens that call 911 for nuisance complaints during this period will be transferred over to the non-emergency line. Dispatchers staffing 911 lines will not take nuisance complaints when the non-emergency line is operational.

3. I bought fireworks in Oklahoma last year - is it ok to shoot them in Derby?

The best rule to follow for fireworks is "shoot them where you buy them." Fireworks purchased out of state or outside the Derby city limits may be illegal to shoot here.

4. My neighbor left all of his fireworks debris in the street. Is this considered littering?

Yes. Residents need to clean up all fireworks debris once it's safe to do so. Spent fireworks should be soaked in water before disposed of in a trash receptacle.