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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on
Fireworks Safety have put together these tips for safer fireworks celebrations.
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Always read and follow label directions.
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Have an adult present.
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Buy from reliable sellers.
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Use outdoors only.
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Always have water handy (garden hose and a bucket).
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Never experiment or make your own fireworks.
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Light only one firework at a time.
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Never relight a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20
minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
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Never give fireworks to small children.
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If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
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Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and
then disposing of them in your trash can.
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Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
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Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
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Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
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The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have
any part of the body over the firework.
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Stay away from illegal explosives.
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