Safety Tips: 4th of July Holiday

Now that summer is in full swing, the next holiday is The 4^th of July! While it is a fun holiday for the people celebrating, we want to make sure you are safe while enjoying yourself.

1. First and foremost, be sure the fireworks you buy are legal in the area you will be using them.

Here’s a list of communities where fireworks are banned in the Sacramento area, according to The Sacbee:

El Dorado County
Unincorporated Placer County
Unincorporated Nevada County
Grass Valley
Davis
Granite Bay
Auburn
Loomis
Meadow Vista
Colfax

2. Be sure all children are under the supervision of an adult, even with something as simple as sparklers. Sparklers can reach up to 2,000 degrees!

3. Keep a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby in case a spark, sparks.

4. Prior to throwing away the firework, wet the firework/sparkler to ensure embers are all the way out.

5. Keep pets in the house throughout the night. Fireworks scare the animals which can cause them to run off/escape. It is recommended you turn on music or the TV to drown out some of that loud noise.

6. Never light fireworks in a container, especially glass or metal.

7. Be sure you read the labels on how to use the Fireworks.

8. If a firework malfunctions, do NOT relight the firework! Soak the firework in water and throw away.

Did you know water sport injuries are right behind the most common injuries during the 4^th of July? Check out our boat safety blog for safety tips.