Happy Independence Day from SERVPRO!

7/4/2022 (Permalink)

Fourth of July

From everyone here at SERVPRO of Springfield, we’d like to wish you and your family a very happy Fourth of July! Today we take time off from work to celebrate the founding of our country and remember all the people who fought and died for it. However, as fun as the holiday is to spend with friends and family alike, it’s important to remember that we need to stay safe as well. The American Red Cross has a list of helpful tips to make sure your holiday celebration goes great;

• Never give fireworks to small children
• Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
• Don’t leave food out in the hot sun
• Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures, or flammable materials
• Make sure you swim sober and that you always swim with a buddy
• Wash your hands before preparing food
• Make sure lifeguards are on duty before you go in the water and follow all their instructions
• Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution when handling fireworks
• If you are going to cook on a grill, always supervise the grill when in use
• Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection
• If you plan to swim in the ocean, a lake, or a river, be aware that swimming in these environments is different than swimming in a pool. Be sure you have the skills for these environments.
• Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire
• Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud"
• Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water
• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets
• Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers, including four-sided fencing

These are just a few of the many ways that you can take precautions to make sure your holiday stays both fun and safe. There are all kinds of things you can do to celebrate with your friends and family to have a good time. It’s just important to be sure that you’ve taken all the precautions to keep everyone around you safe during the party. And a few steps to safety goes a long way to having fun.

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.