Summer Fireworks - Remember these Safety Tips

6/18/2021 (Permalink)

Fireworks are a great way to help celebrate the summer holidays. Keep these safety tips in mind before lighting up your celebration. Remember fireworks injure 10,000 people per year, so keep your family safe.

• Always have adult supervision
• Keep fireworks away from children. Sparklers can burn up to 1200 degrees
• Always wear eye protection
• Never light fireworks indoor or near grassy areas
• Obey local laws regarding fireworks
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix
• Follow label instructions
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person
• Always have an bucket or water or hose near by
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers
• Light one firework at a time
• Never attempt to re-light a firework
• Never have any portion of your body over the firework
• Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks
• Buy only fireworks from a legal source
• Keep your pets indoors and away from fireworks

Unfortunately, accidents happen. In case of fire or water damage call SERVPRO of Stone Mountain/Clarkston at 770-496-1976. We are available 24/7 to help!