Image above: Ocean Shores – July 5th, 2024
Excellent Local News Reporting
From The Daily World – July 9, 2024
Sunshine and fireworks: riding with Ocean Shores fire for the 4th
Story by Michael S. Lockett
“The fire department can’t afford to sit and wait for the calls to come in, Ritter said. OSFD has adopted a forward-deployed posture…”
“Ritter voices concerns about the high tide, forecast for a bit after 10 p.m., squishing guests together. A long day of recreating on the beach, limited space, liberal alcohol consumption, and a gun show in town could all contribute to incidents, Ritter reiterates.”
“The High Dune Trail was new this year. I don’t know if many people knew about it,” Ritter said. “Not everyone wants to be in the chaos. It gives people the opportunity to come watch the fireworks without being in immediate danger.”
“A solid line of vehicles waits to approach at Chance a la Mer — waiting patiently for their turn to go down the single out-lane to the beach, as electric bikes weave down the line. That line is only going to get longer, Ritter says. Indeed, it’ll be nearly 10 hours until the line to get to the beach finally dissipates, after sunset.”
Well Done
Very smart of the OSFD to invite the press to ride along for this long day.
Some government agencies here in the US are guarded about what it is they are up to. Public information and solid news reporting can be tricky to find.
OSFD set up a cooperative effort here with the local press.
Well done to OSFD and The Daily World
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