Avoiding Need for Intek Fire Restoration this 4th of July
Fireworks
A couple hundred people are expected to sustain burn-related injuries each 4th of July, according to Newsweek. Please don’t be one of them.
The most straightforward way to enjoy fireworks on the 4th is by letting the professionals handle it. In southeast South Dakota, there are a few different options for watching large displays. Yankton will have a fireworks show at Riverside Park, and Sioux Falls residents can “oo” and “ah” at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.
Okay, so not handling the fireworks yourself is one way to play it safe, but maybe shooting off your own rockets is important to your gathering. That’s fine, of course, as long as you handle it safely.
For starters, kids should never play with or light your firecrackers or rockets. If you want to give them sparklers, be sure to explain the dangers and have water nearby. All children need to know the sparklers stay outside, away from their faces and clothes.
Sticking with the commercial fireworks approved for use in your state, be sure to have a water bucket on hand. Set a safe distance from onlookers and make sure everyone understands not to get too close. Don’t point fireworks at anybody else, even as a joke.
Also:
- Don’t hold firecrackers or rockets while lighting them.
- Please wear eye protection.
- Never use homemade fireworks.
- Point fireworks away from homes, brush, trees, and other flammable substances.
- Prevent kids from picking up fragments afterward, as they might still explode or be ignited.
- Keep pets indoors to reduce risk of them panicking or subjecting their sensitive hearing to the racket.
Remember, part of your fire safety plan should be to soak all fragments and duds in water before disposing of them in the garbage.
These precautions will help you to have a fun 4th of July, free of hospital visits or a call to Intek fire restoration.