DO

• Consider safer alternatives such as glow sticks, confetti poppers or colored streamers
• Observe your local & state laws
• Have a designated sober adult light all legal fireworks
• Light one firework at a time & move away quickly
• Keep children and other observers at a safe distance – behind a protective barrier
• Store fireworks out of children’s reach
• Keep a bucket of water close for disposal of fireworks

 THE FACTS:

• Sparklers can reach 2,000°F, hotter than a blow torch
•  Thousands of fireworks injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments, often leaving permanent damage to eyes, hands and face
•  Over 50% of fireworks injuries occur with people under the age of 20 years

DON’T

• Allow children to handle fireworks – including sparklers
•  Attempt to alter, modify or relight fireworks
•  Point or throw lit fireworks at anyone
•  Allow children to pick up the spent fireworks – some may still be active
•  Ever hold lit fireworks in your hand
•  Consume alcohol or drugs when lighting fireworks
•  Forget you can be held legally and financially liable for injuries caused by using fireworks 

THE FIX:

•  Cool the burn with COOL (not cold) water to stop the burning process
•  Remove all clothing and jewelry from the injured area
•  Cover the area with a dry clean sheet or loose bandages
•  Seek medical attention