Fireworks Safety

12/31/2019 (Permalink)

Keep your loved ones safe during this joyous New Year celebration

It’s New Year’s Eve and that means fireworks galore!!! Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires each year which include 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and 17,000 other fires. That is why it is important for us to take a moment to look over some of the safety tips from the  National Safety Council on handling fireworks:

Never allow young children to handle fireworks

Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands

Only use fireworks away from people, houses and flammable material

Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding

Never use illegal fireworks

We want to thank everyone for a great 2019, and wish you all a safe and Happy New Year!

-SERVPRO® of Greater Waco