Worth repeating:
4th of July safety rules
The 4th of July is one of the biggest family days of the year. People like to kick back, enjoy barbecues and fireworks displays. Unfortunately, many people end up in emergency rooms. Whether it's from drinking, home fireworks gone wrong, or potato salad gone bad, people find themselves sick or injured.
Follow a few simple tips:
* Be careful with fireworks. They aren't toys. Supervise children.
* Take care of your pets. Secure pets who may be afraid of the noise. Provide water.
* Serve foods at the proper temperature. Wash your hands before making dishes like potato salad, and always remember the advice, "keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold."
* Drink responsibly and be sure your guests do the same. Don't let people who have been drinking light fireworks.
* Never light fireworks near dry grass or other flammables.
* Light one at a time and keep a safe distance from it.
* Never point or throw fireworks at anyone.
* Have a bucket of water and a hose handy.
* Never attempt to re-light or fix fireworks.
* Don't wear loose fitting clothing when you're dealing with matches and fireworks.
* Keep a bucket of water handy to douse duds.
