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Before you light fireworks — be prepared.

Purchase only legal fireworks, available at approved stands.
Talk with family members and guests about the laws for your area.
Place pets indoors; they may become frightened.
Keep a bucket of water nearby in which to place all used fireworks.
Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks.
Know the emergency number to call for your area, your address/location, and basic first aid.

When lighting fireworks — be safe.

Follow family boundaries, only a designated adult should light all fireworks.
Light one at a time, move away quickly, and keep at a safe distance until the display is finished.
Use only outdoors, away from anything that can burn.
To prevent injuries, never throw fireworks and never hold fireworks in your hand.

After you finish — be responsible.

Clean up all debris when finished.
If a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least fifteen minutes and approach it carefully.
Place it in a bucket of water to soak.
Be sure all unused fireworks matches and lighters are out of the sight and reach of children.


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