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Great tips for your 4th of July

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Partners ~ 678.462.1191 agentandersen@gmail.com Georgia Broker 175548

4th of JulyFireworks safety tips for all ages

 

I love fireworks!  Ever since I was a little girl, I looked forward to the 4th of July for the big event that highlighted the skys; FIREWORKS!

 

Unfortunately, as a little girl, I was watching a group firing off their personal fireworks as I stood close-by.  There was a small drone type of explosive that whirled around and then landed on my shoulder.  I heard a small explosion after that, right next to my ear.  I lost my hearing for a couple of days.  I was very lucky for it to return without any medical assistance.  It did scare me, and now I make sure I follow the correct safety procedures to avoid a similar situation. 

 

Here are some great safety tips to consider for your 4th of July!

 

The National Council on Fireworks Safety offers these common sense safety tips for using consumer fireworks in the hopes that injuries to consumers can be greatly reduced this season:

  • Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.
  • Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.
  • Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
  • Always have water ready if you are shooting fireworks.
  • Know your fireworks.  Read the caution label before igniting.
  • Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.
  • Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.
  • Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.
  • Never relight a “dud” firework.  Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
  • Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor garbage can.
  • Avoid using homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: They can kill you!
  • Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department

And note these special safety tips, if using sparklers:

  • Always remain standing while using sparklers.
  • Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.
  • Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.
  • Never throw sparklers.
  • Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out.  Be sure to drop spent sparklers in a bucket of water.
  • Teach children not to wave sparklers, or run, while holding sparklers.

The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges Americans to follow these common sense safety rules this Fourth of July in their holiday celebrations.

The National Council on Fireworks Safety is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose sole mission is to educate the public on the safe and responsible use of consumer fireworks.  For a full list of consumer fireworks safety tips and a safety video, please visit www.FireworksSafety.org.

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Laura Andersen, REALTOR®, Associate Broker / Keller Williams Realty Partners
678-462-1191
AtlantaHOMEListings.com

 

  

  

 

 Laura Andersen | Associate Broker at KW Realty Partners | www.AtlantaHomeListings.com

 

 

 

Comments (1)

Rob Marken
Bend River Realty - Bend, OR
25+ years experience in Bend

Great tips on how to have a fun yet safe 4th of July.  Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful 4th! 

Jul 03, 2014 12:14 AM