Though fireworks can be Exciting ~ Festive ~ Fun,

It is important to remember that fireworks are also DANGEROUS!

Each year over 8000 people are injured using fireworks. Children ages 10 to 14 yrs had the highest injury rate for fireworks-related injuries due to novelty fireworks. The most common injuries sustained from fireworks were:

Blindness – 3^rd Degree Burns and Scarring affecting the following body parts: Hand/Finger, Eyes, Head/Face, Leg(s), Trunk (Chest-Stomach) Arm or Shoulder.

Please take the following precautions to teach your children how to prevent being a statistic.

Firework Safety Tips

• Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from on lookers, combustibles or flammable material

• Obey local laws

• Always have water handy-a hose or bucket of water

• Only use fireworks as intended

• Do not try to alter them or combine them

• Never re-light a “dud” firework

• Use common sense when using fireworks

• Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter.

• Only person over age 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type

• Do not ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives

• Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from on lookers, combustibles or flammable material

• Light fireworks one device at a time and never ignite devices in a container

• Do not allow any running or horseplay while fireworks are being used

• Never allow children to ignite fireworks

Safety is no accident!