The Fourth of July can be a fun family event—an exciting time to celebrate and enjoy the summer with family and friends. And fireworks are usually a part of the celebration. Every year however, approximately 12,000 children and adults suffer injuries from fireworks.
To help you celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the National Council on Fireworks Safety offers the following safety tips:
There are a handful of states that ban all consumer fireworks. Check with your local government agency to determine if fireworks are banned in your state.
RESOURCES:
American Pyrotechnics Association
http://www.americanpyro.com
National Council on Fireworks Safety
http://www.fireworksafety.com
CANADIAN RESOURCES:
Canada Safety Council
http://www.safety-council.org/index.html
National Resources of Canada
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca
Last reviewed January 2008 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
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