Here are some guidelines if your Fourth of July Celebration includes fireworks:

• Fireworks Safety:

• Detonate devices at least 200 feet away from structures, vehicles, and rubbish.

• Never allow children to light fireworks.

• Never operate fireworks while impaired.

• Light devices one at a time, and monitor embers released with a bucket of water or hose nearby.

• Discard detonated items by wetting them down to prevent reignition and not disposing of them in a trash container immediately.

• Always read and follow the label directions carefully.

• Adults should always supervise fireworks activity.

• Fireworks should be placed on a hard, smooth surface before ignition.

• Never light fireworks in your hand.

• Quickly light one firework at a time, and move away quickly after lighting.

• Never point or throw fireworks at people, pets, cars, or buildings.

• Keep fireworks away from small children.

• Do not alter or make your fireworks.

• If you are viewing a fireworks display, never pick up any fireworks that may be left over. Fireworks that have been ignited and fail to explode immediately or discharge can cause injury, as they may still be active.