More Than 5 Ways to Keep Your Fingers

Here are some tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety:

• Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.
• Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.
• Parents should not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.
• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Always have water ready if you are shooting fireworks.
• Know your fireworks. Read the caution label before igniting.
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Save your alcohol for after the show.
• Wear safety glasses whenever using fireworks.
• Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
• Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor garbage can.
• Avoid using homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: They can kill you!
• Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.

The National Council on Fireworks Safety is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

For more information: http://www.FireworksSafety.org.

To view a fireworks safety video, go to http://www.fireworkssafety.org/safety_video.html.