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City Premieres Virtual Fourth of July Celebration

Happy Independence Day, Yorba Linda! Today marks one of the most special and memorable holidays that we celebrate in this country. For Americans young and old, the Fourth of July is an absolutely singular day -- and often the highlight of summer. Today, we celebrate our freedom, our home, and the ideals of equality that our country was founded upon.

While our celebrations will look a bit different this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Beth Haney and the Yorba Linda City Council have prepared a special message for you, and invite you to view our virtual celebration featuring song performances by local performer, Tim Kepler, and a montage of highlights from past Fourth of July Spectacular events.

The virtual celebration video, titled Together, Yorba Linda, can be viewed on the City's website , Facebook and Instagram channels, and on Spectrum Cable Channel-3.

The City of Yorba Linda wishes you a safe, memorable, and happy Fourth of July!

COVID-19 Safety for the Fourth of July Weekend

As the quintessential American holiday, the Fourth of July is an important day traditionally celebrated with pool parties, barbeques, beach trips, block parties and other large gatherings. With COVID-19 case counts escalating in Orange County and California, residents are strongly recommended to avoid hosting or attending any event with people outside of their immediate household.

To keep yourself and others safe, and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, please observe the following:

Wear a mask . By current State order by the California Department of Public Health , a cloth face covering is required to be worn whenever you leave your home, with some limited exceptions. Wearing a face covering may lower your chances of contracting the virus, and significantly decreases your ability to unknowingly spread the disease to others. For more information, please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus .

Practice good hygiene . Maintain good hygiene practices by frequently washing your hands, avoid touching your face, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces daily, and monitoring your health daily. These practices have been heavily advertised because they are effective for stopping the spread of many kinds of viruses and bacteria, in addition to COVID-19.

Observe six feet of social distancing . Wearing a mask and practicing good hygiene is still no substitute for physically distancing from others. The best method to avoid sickness and infection from COVID-19 is to avoid close contact with others. By maintaining a safe social distance of six feet, especially indoors, you can reduce your chances of becoming infected.

Thank you for protecting the health of the entire community by following these recommendations. For more information, please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus . To view local COVID-19 case counts, testing site locations, and health orders in Orange County, visit the OC Health Care Agency website .

You Light It, We Cite It.

This Fourth of July, Yorba Linda Police Services, and the City of Yorba Linda remind residents that like most Orange County cities, the possession or discharge of fireworks within City limits is prohibited. For your safety and the safety of others in the community, please do not light fireworks in Yorba Linda. To report illegal use of fireworks, please do not call 9-1-1. Instead, call the Orange County Sheriff's Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000 to report use of illegal fireworks.

Stay Water Safe This Holiday

As pool activity increases, the City of Yorba Linda and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) want to keep you and your families safe. Did you know that drowning is silent and can occur in as little as two inches of water and in as quickly as 20 seconds? Although 100 percent preventable, drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages five and under and the second leading cause among children under fourteen. The most common reason children drown is a lapse in active adult supervision. Parents and caretakers are urged to remain vigilant when children are near water and encouraged to review and share the ABCs of Water Safety:

A is for Active Adult Supervision
B is for Barriers
C is for Classes

To learn more, view OCFA's Drowning Prevention video or download a printable copy of the ABCs of Water Safety . For additional safety information, please visit the OCFA website.

BBQ Your Food, Not Your Home!

The Fourth of July is one of the peak days for grilling. Enjoy grilling your favorite meals this Independence Day while also keeping your family safe by following these tips:

Grilling Safety Tips

Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should be used outdoors only;
Grills should be placed a safe distance from the home, deck railings, tables, overhanging branches, and areas where people gather;
Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area;
Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grates and in the trays below the grill; and
Never leave a heated grill, lighter, or matches unattended.

Charcoal Grills

If you use starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire while cooking; and
When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool (for about 48 hours) before disposing in a metal container.

Propane Grills

Check the gas tank hose for leaks before grilling;
If your grill has a gas leak, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If a leak occurs while grilling, call the fire department; and
If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 5 minutes before re-lighting it.

To learn more, view OCFA's printable copy of BBQ Safety tips. For additional safety information, please visit OCFA's website .