Firework Tips

Please make sure your Independence Day weekend is filled with celebration and not regret! Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V office in Chicago: Be sure fireworks are legal in your area before using or buying them. Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities and never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Sparklers alone account for one quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries. If you set off fireworks, keep a bucket of water handy in case of malfunction or fire. If fireworks malfunction, don’t relight them! Douse and soak them with water then throw them away. Use your grill well away from your home and deck railings. Declare a three-foot “kid and pet-free zone” around the grill to keep them safe. Be safe and cautious this weekend!