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Fireworks Safety Tips: Have a
Frugally Fun Fourth of July, but Be Safe!
by Michelle Jones
Everyone loves to enjoy fireworks on the 4th of
July, but let's follow these safety tips provided
by The National Council on Fireworks Safety - so
we can avoid serious and painful injuries!
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The Consumer Product Safety
Commission and the National Council on Fireworks
Safety put together a great list of helpful tips
to keep us safe during our 4th of July
celebrations. Be sure to pass this information on,
especially to anyone who may be using their own
fireworks this year.
* Read and follow the directions on the firework
labels. (That means READ and FOLLOW THE
DIRECTIONS!)
* Always have an adult present. (Preferably two
adults!)
* Purchase your fireworks from reliable sellers.
* Never use fireworks inside.
* Keep water handy - a garden hose and a bucket.
(We keep a bucket of water nearby.)
* Never experiment or make your own fireworks,
this can be very dangerous.
* Although it may be tempting to set off a group
of fireworks together, please only light only one
firework at a time.
* Never re-light a "dud" firework - wait 15 to 20
minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
* Never give fireworks to small children. (Even
sparklers can be dangerous, supervise young
children at all times!)
* If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry
place. (Might be a good idea to not use any
leftover fireworks from the previous year, as
frugal as that would be... better to be safe!)
* Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in
water and then disposing of them in your trashcan.
* Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
(Please, tell me you wouldn't!)
* Never carry fireworks in your pocket. (Ouch!)
* Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass
containers.
* The shooter should always wear eye protection
and never have any part of the body over the
fireworks.
* Stay away from illegal explosives.
Have a
frugally fun 4th of July...
But be
safe!!!
Michelle Jones, author
of Frugal Family Recipes and Dealing with Debt, is dedicated to helping
families save money and live a better life. She's also a frugal mom of 4
and the Publishing Editor of Living a Better Life: The Free Money-Saving
Tips Ezine. Please visit
www.BetterBudgeting.com to sign up for your free subscription! Copyright © by Michelle Jones. All rights reserved.
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