Safety Tips for Fireworks

DON'T IGNITE: Don't use fireworks of any kind. That's the only safety tip now offered by a number of safety groups. If you can't follow that advice, read on.

SAFETY FIRST: Always read and follow label directions before igniting fireworks. Never combine fireworks or attempt to make your own. Avoid using fireworks that have leaking powder or loose fuses.

GOOD SUPERVISION: Always have a sober adult supervise fireworks activities. Never give fireworks to a child. Never throw lighted fireworks at another person. Never carry fireworks in your pockets.

RELIABLE PURCHASES: Buy only from reliable fireworks retailers. In Southern Nevada, that would be charity booths set up around the valley that sell locally approved Safe and Sane brand fireworks. Fireworks bought in neighboring counties or at Indian reservations are illegal to use or possess in Clark County.

SETTING OFF: Always light fireworks outdoors. Have plenty of water available in a nearby bucket or two. Ignite only one at a time. Never shoot fireworks out of a bottle or metal container. Never try to reignite a dud.

STORING THEM: Keep unused fireworks in a cool, dry place or dispose of them in a proper manner.

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