The 4th of July will be here shortly. Some of you out there will be going to events and watching others set of the fireworks. Some of you will have your own little fireworks celebrations at home. The following article was sent to me as just a little reminder that even “Safe and Sane” fireworks can hurt you if used incorrectly.
So this coming 4th, if you are going to celebrate with fireworks, take a look at the following, use some common sense and have fun celebrating “The Birthday of the USA”.
And don’t forget the 4th of July Festival in Livingston at Memorial Park. Our own “Rhythm Blenders” will be playing at 7pm! J
The American Pyrotechnics Association encourages the public to Be safe.. Be Smart and to Celebrate Safely when using consumer fireworks.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Twelve Fireworks Safety Tips:
1. Do not allow young children to play with fireworks under any circumstances. Sparklers, considered by many the ideal .safe. firework for the young, burn at very high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Children cannot understand the danger involved and cannot act appropriately in case of emergency.
2. Older children should only be permitted to use fireworks under close adult supervision. Do not allow any running or horseplay.
3. Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from houses, dry leaves or grass and flammable materials.
4. Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies and for pouring on fireworks that don’t go off.
5. Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.
6. Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
7. Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.
8. Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
9. Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage
directions.
10.Observe local laws.
11. Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting.
12.Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks
