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Fireworks Safety· Just for Kids
Fireworks Safety - What You Need to Know
Before you light fireworks — be prepared:
- Purchase only legal fireworks, available at approved stands.
- Talk with family members and guests about laws in your area.
- Place pets indoors; they may become frightened.
- Keep a bucket of water nearby to place used fireworks inside.
- Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out any
stray sparks from fireworks.
- Know the emergency number to call for your area, your home 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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