Safety First

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  Always have an adult present and never give fireworks to young children, even
sparklers.

  Remember that alcohol and fireworks do not mix.

  Purchase legal consumer fireworks from a licensed store, stand or tent.

  Read and follow the directions on the labels.  Only use fireworks outdoors away from buildings on a flat, level, hard, fireproof
surface that is free from debris.

  Have a working garden hose or bucket of water handy.

  Keep spectators at a safe distance.

  Always wear safety glasses when igniting fireworks.

  Light only one firework at a time.

  Never pick-up or re-ignite a firework that doesn’t light the first time.

  Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device.

  Never throw fireworks at another person.

  Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them from a metal or glass container.  Allow finished fireworks to stand for at least 20 minutes and submerge in water for at
least 2 minutes. Drain and place in a plastic bag and dispose outside in a covered
trash can.