Fireworks preparations underway to ensure safety at Chesapeake Jubilee

The Chesapeake Jubilee is set to return this week, sparking excitement for festivities like funnel cakes and fireworks. However, some residents, like Trudy Richardson, have expressed concerns about potential property damage from the event.

Richardson, who lives in a neighborhood with a prime vantage point for the fireworks, recounted last year’s experience when wind carried debris and embers from the City Park fireworks display into her area. She showed a collection of debris she gathered in a plastic bag, highlighting its burned appearance and noting the damage it caused to her car.

Despite the Jubilee Committee’s offer to fix her vehicle, she was disappointed with the temporary fix, which involved waxing that ultimately left visible marks…

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