To help you celebrate safely this Fourth of July, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Council on Fireworks Safety and the Kansas Fireworks Association strongly encourage you to remember the following safety tips:

Fireworks safety:
•    Adults need to closely supervise teens using fireworks.
•    Do not allow young children to handle or use fireworks.
•    Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
•    Always have a hose, fire extinguisher or water bucket ready when using fireworks.
•    Know your fireworks; Read the caution label before igniting.
•    Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Save your alcohol for after the show.
•    Only light one firework at a time.
•    Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
•    Avoid using homemade fireworks or illegal explosives: They can kill you!
•    Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor, fire resistant garbage can away from buildings and flammable materials.

State law prohibits fireworks from being ignited or discharged:
•    From a moving or stationary vehicle.
•    On a public street or right-of-way.
•    Within 100 feet of a hospital, nursing home of fireworks sales location.
•    Within 50 feet of a fuel pump or gas station.

Practice courtesy and respect. Clean up your fireworks debris. Avoid disturbing your neighbors when using fireworks.

Call 911 promptly if a person is injured or a fire is started by fireworks.