FIREWORKS SAFETY

At Christi’s Fireworks, our customers’ safety is our priority. Please review the Safety Tips listed here and ask our staff any questions you may have regarding fireworks safety.

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QUICK SAFETY TIPS

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety offer the following safety tips.

  • Always read and follow label directions.

  • Always have an adult present.

  • Only buy fireworks from reliable sellers.

  • Use fireworks outdoors only.

  • Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket).

  • Never experiment or make your own fireworks.

  • Light only one firework at a time.

  • Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).

  • Never give fireworks to small children.

  • If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.

  • Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trashcan.

  • Never throw or point fireworks at other people.

  • Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

  • Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

  • The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.

  • Stay away from illegal explosives and illegal fireworks.