SERVPRO of Framingham Shares Firework Safety

6/4/2022 (Permalink)

The summer months call for fireworks and lots of other fun activities. However, fireworks are not toys.

The summer months call for fireworks and lots of other fun activities. However, fireworks are not toys. They are designed to burn and produce motion or audible effects. Here are some firework safety tips that you should consider: 

• NEVER give fireworks to young children. Make sure there is adult supervision of all fireworks at all times
• Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions
• Buy from reliable sellers
• Use outdoors only
• Always have water handy 
• Never experiment or make your own fireworks
• Light only one firework at a time 
• Never give fireworks to small children
• Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trash can
• Never throw or point fireworks at other people
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket
•  Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

Fireworks can be very dangerous if they are not used properly, they can even cause a fire to your home. If your house gets hit by a fire, call for restoration needs. 

SERVPRO of Framingham is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and help you with fire damage. “Like it never even happened.”