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Fireworks
Safety
Fireworks were associated with Independence Day celebrations a year
after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Americans
have used fireworks to celebrate events such as the Fourth of July, New Years
Eve, Baseball Games, Football halftime shows. All of these large public events
are planned and supervised by Professional Pyrotechnics.
If you are going to use fireworks ALWAYS have adult supervision and
use the following Safety Guide to ensure no one gets hurt. Fireworks have
been with Americans since the nation's very beginnings. Let's continue to
celebrate safely on this and every Independence Day.
Before you light fireworks - BE PREPARED
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Purchase only legal fireworks, available at approved stands.
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Talk with family members and guests about the laws for your area.
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Place pets indoors; they may become frightened.
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Keep a bucket of water nearby in which to place all used fireworks.
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Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks.
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Know the emergency number to call for your area, your address/location,
and basic first aid.
When lighting fireworks - BE
SAFE
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Follow family boundaries, only a designated adult should light all
fireworks.
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Light one at a time, move away quickly, and keep at a safe distance
until the display is finished.
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Use only outdoors, away from anything that can burn.
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To prevent injuries, never throw fireworks and never hold fireworks
in your hand.
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After you finish - be responsible.
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Clean up all debris when finished.
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If a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least fifteen
minutes and approach it carefully.
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Place it in a bucket of water to soak.
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Be sure all unused fireworks matches and lighters are out of the sight
and reach of children.
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Have fun!
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