The City of Douglas encourages all citizens to take all safety precautions when using fireworks.
Here are a few safety tips from the National Safety Council:
1. Never allow young children to handle fireworks.
2. Older children should use fireworks only under close adult supervision.
3. Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from onlookers, houses and flammable materials.
4. Light one device at a time; maintain a safe distance after lighting.
5. Do not allow any running or horseplay while fireworks are being used.
6. Never ignite devices in a container.
7. Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks; douse and soak them with water and discard them safely.
8. Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire.
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