Promoting Safe & Responsbile Use of Fireworks

Does your area sell fireworks to the public?  Or do they have a professional firework display?  What do you prefer?

Here in Josephine County, Oregon fireworks are only allowed on July 4th between 6pm-11pm (some exceptions apply).  Since the 4th is right around the corner I thought I would share some safety tips:

Fireworks can be fun and entertaining but also dangerous.  So remember to always:

• Obey all locals laws regarding firework use
• Know your fireworks:  read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting
• Provide adult supervision to children .  4 our of 10 people injured are children under the age of 15 

*Keep your precious gifts safe*

• Alcohol and fireworks don't mix. Save your alcohol for after the show
• Wear safety glasses
• Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away
• Do not hold fireworks items in your hands
• Ignite fireworks ONLY in clear areas away from structures and combustible vegetation
• Keep a bucket of water and water hose close by
• Use bucket of water to soak used and "duds".  Dispose wet fireworks by wetting them down and place in metal trashcan away from buildings and combustible matierlas until next day.
• Do not shoot fireworks in glass or metal containers
• Do not experiment with homemade fireworks

Taking Care of your Pets:

• Don't take your pets to a fireworks display
• Never leave your pet in the car
• Move your pets indoors to a sheltered area
• Don't leave pet outdoors even if it is fenced
• If they happen to run away do they have a identification tag?

Final Note:

Have fun! Be Safe!

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Kathryn

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