Celebrate Safe This Independence Day

7/4/2021 (Permalink)

Happy Independence Day from all of us here at SERVPRO of Springfield! Whether celebrating in your backyard with the family or heading out to watch the official celebration for your town, it's important to remember that despite all the beautiful colors and unique patterns, fireworks are still very dangerous. They're literally fiery explosions in the sky. So no matter where or with what fireworks you're celebrating, it's important to know how to be safe. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has put out a list of safety tips for dealing with fireworks this summer;

• Do not let young children handle fireworks
• Do not buy fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because they are most likely for professional displays
• Always have adult supervision when handling fireworks
• Never place any part of your body over a lit firework
• Never try to relight a firework that did not go off properly
• Keep a source of water nearby in case of emergency
• Only light one firework at a time
• Wait before picking up a spent firework in order to let it cool
• Do not use illegal fireworks in your area

The 4th of July is a time for a lot of family fun and excitement. But the last thing you want is for someone to get carried away and end up hurt during the celebration. On average, 180 people go to the emergency room with fireworks-related injuries during July. So stay safe and have a lot of fun this Independence Day.

Source: https://www.cpsc.gov

As always, if disaster strikes, SERVPRO of Springfield and SERVPRO of Morgan, Cass, Macoupin & Montgomery Counties are always here for you. We can be reached 24/7 at 217-528-7775.