By Doris Prado, Property Manager
Residents need to be aware: fireworks safety related incidents, especially those involving illegal fireworks, can be fatal. Only use legal fireworks and follow safety tips to ensure your holiday remains festive and safe.
Join us for the Fourth of July fireworks & Food Truck event at the Club Center.
Fireworks safety tips
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks
- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them
- Avoid buying fireworks that come in brown paper packaging, as this can often be a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and could pose a danger to consumers
- Adults should always supervise fireworks activities. Parents often don’t realize that there are many injuries from sparklers to children under five. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals
- Never have any portion of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting
- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully functioned
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap
- Light one item at a time then move back quickly
- Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers
- After fireworks fully complete their functioning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding to prevent a trash fire
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
In conclusion, prioritize fireworks safety during your 4th of July celebrations by following these fireworks safety tips: never allow young children to handle fireworks, ensure legality before purchasing or using them, avoid brown paper packaged fireworks, supervise all activities, keep a safe distance when lighting, never relight malfunctioning fireworks, never aim at others, have water nearby for emergencies, and soak used fireworks before disposal.
Happy 4th of July!
