Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Tip-sy Tuesday: sparkler and fireworks safety

These tips came from ADT and I'm passing them along:

Fireworks cause over 19,000 fires every year. Take the proper precautions when operating fireworks.

  • Never disassemble or try to make your own fireworks.
  • Don't point sparklers, or fireworks at yourself or others, especially when lighting them.
  • Only light fireworks on the ground and in areas that are dry and fire-resistant.
  • Don't attempt to ignite fireworks at the same time.
  • Never allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers to prevent firework-related injuries.
  • Always keep a portable fire extinguisher close by. Also, keep a water hose or buckets of water nearby to put out fires.
  • If fireworks malfunction, don't relight them! Douse and soak malfunctioning fireworks with water then throw them away.
  • Resist the urge to bring your dog to a fireworks display. The safest place for them is at home where it's familiar, quiet and not crowded.

Never allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers to prevent firework-related injuries. Sparklers are hot enough to cause severe burns if mishandled.

  • Instead of sparklers for your children, consider these alternatives:
    • Glow sticks
    • A confetti canon or poppers
    • Colorful streamers
    • Silly string
    • A light-up laser show or digital fireworks projection
  • Always keep a portable fire extinguisher nearby close by. Also, keep a water hose or buckets of water nearby to put out fires.
  • If fireworks malfunction, don't relight them!
  • Douse and soak malfunctioning fireworks with water, then throw them away.



 

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