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Safety Tips from National Council on Fireworks Safety

· Use fireworks outdoors only.

· Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them!

· Always have water handy (a hose or buckets of water.)

· Only use fireworks as intended. Don’t try to alter them or combine them.

· Never re-light a “dud” firework (wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.)

· Use common sense when using fireworks. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter. And the shooter should wear safety glasses.

· Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated “shooter.

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

· Do not ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives; they can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

· The National Council on Fireworks Safety invites you to celebrate our nation’s heritage on the Fourth of July, but celebrate safely!