FIREWORKS

According to the CDC:

• Between June 16 and July 16, 2006:
• Firecrackers were associated with the greatest number of estimated injuries at 1,300. There were 1,000 injuries associated with sparklers and 800 associated with rockets.
• Sparklers accounted for one-third of the injuries to children less than 5 years of age.
• Between 2000-2005, more than one-third of the fireworks-related deaths involved professional devices that were illegally sold to consumers

• An estimated 2,200 reported structure or vehicle fires were started by fireworks in 2004. These fires resulted in $21 million in direct property damage.

• Naturally the easiest way to prevent Fireworks injuries is to leave it to the professionals.
• New Jersey State Law strictly prohibits the sale and use of fireworks for consumers. Please visit, http://www.americanpyro.com/State%20Laws%20(main)/PDFStates/new_jersey.pdf  to view NJ State regulations.

• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Follow all the manufacturer’s safety instructions on the item.
• Make sure everyone is at a safe distance prior to igniting.
• Only light the fireworks on a smooth, flat surface that is safely away from the house, dry leaves or brush & flammable materials.
• Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned
• Keep a water source handy in case of fire or malfunction.
• Alcohol and fireworks DO NOT MIX. Use a “designated igniter”

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!