Some firework do’s and don’ts!

It’s been a little slow on the KBR scene lately so I thought I would get a head start on my July 4th posts.

Another long weekend ahead!! People are heading to the hills or getting ready to BBQ and set off fireworks! Oh…and don’t forget those cold brewskies!!

It all brings back fond memories of being a child and running around the yard drawing in the air with my sparklers.

For everyone out there who has small children here are some interesting sparkler facts.

Did you know:

• Sparklers burn at nearly 2000 degrees F°
• 16% of all fireworks injuries are caused by sparklers
• Sparkler injuries account for 1/3 of all fireworks injuries to children under age 5 and 1/2 to children under age 14
• Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type

Who would’ve figured. I’ve given them to my own daughter thinking they were the safest.

For more sparkler safety information click HERE

For more general fireworks safety information click HERE

Below is more specific safety information for those people who have larger children who we will undoubtedly be hearing about in the news on July 5th.

• FAA prohibits fireworks of any kind on any flight. They cannot be checked as baggage or carried on. (Hmmm hooda thunk that wuz a problim?)
• Do not light fireworks inside your house. (Click HERE to verify that people actually need to be told this!)
• Do not light fireworks inside a vehicle. (Click HERE to see why not?)
• Do not aim fireworks at another person….

• Do not hold fireworks, such as bottle rockets with ANY part of your body!! (Yes…..there are people who need to be told this!)

Have a wonderful safe 4th of July.

Remember…..DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.

Ms Sparky

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