4th of July Celebration Guide

Firework safety tips

Posted: 07/01/09 at 5:04 pm EDT
-USE FIREWORKS OUTDOORS ONLY.

-OBEY LOCAL LAWS.  IF FIREWORKS ARE NOT LEGAL WHERE YOU LIVE, DO NOT USE THEM!

-ALWAYS HAVE WATER HANDY (A HOSE OR BUCKETS OF WATER)

-ONLY USE FIREWORKS AS INTENDED.  DON'T TRY TO ALTER THEM OR COMBINE THEM.

-NEVER RE-LIGHT A "DUD" FIREWORK (WAIT 20 MINUTES AND THEN SOAK IT IN A BUCKET OF WATER)

-USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING FIREWORKS.   SPECTATORS SHOULD KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE SHOOTER.  AND THE SHOOTER SHOULD WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

-ALCOHOL AND FIREWORKS DO NOT MIX.  HAVE A "DESIGNATED "SHOOTER

-ONLY PERSON OVER AGE 12 SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HANDLE SPARKLERS OF ANY TYPE.

-DO NOT EVER USE HOMEMADE FIREWORKS OR ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES; THEY CAN KILL YOU! REPORT ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES TO THE FIRE OR POLICE DEPARTMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

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