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Sensible Celebrating With Fireworks Maine

By Jessica Adams


Holidays like Independence Day and New Year are often more fun when party hosts include night works like sparklers and rockets. Once the sun goes down, you and your guests might finish off the night by setting off an array of these explosives. As dazzling and fun as they are, they also have the potential to put you, your guests, and property at risk of injury or worse. Before you set off any kind of fireworks Maine party hosts like you are reminded to use some common sense safety strategies.

One of the foremost safety precautions you may take involves avoid shooting off sparklers, firecrackers, and other works during prolonged dry or drought conditions. When the ground and air are too dry, they are unable to stop the spread of fire. Any spark that lands on the ground could quickly spread to structures like cars and houses. It also could spread across the landscape and become difficult for firefighters to extinguish.

You may avoid responsibility for an out-of-control blaze by taking your cue from your local fire department. When your city issues a burn ban, you are not permitted to use any kind of explosives like firecrackers or sparklers. The ban will typically continue until your part of the state receives sufficient rainfall to hydrate the ground.

Even if the ground and air are sufficiently hydrated, you still could encounter problems with keeping a blaze under control. The smallest firecracker has the potential of setting off a spark that could travel quickly and spread to your house, vehicle, and other structures. You may put it out quickly with a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher from your kitchen.

As competent as you think you are when handling these items, you never know when an accident might happen. A firecracker could explode in your hand or a sparkler could burn your fingers and palm. The resulting burns can be very painful and leave behind infected skin and blisters.

It can be important to keep a first aid kit nearby for treating wounds, burns, and other similar injuries. You may apply burn cream or ointment to the injury and then wrap it in a sterile bandage. You might even need to go to the emergency room for injuries that are particularly devastating.

The risk of injury is raised significantly when children are allowed near firecrackers and other explosive items. Children do not know how to use these items safely and are often easily hurt because of their misuse. If you decide to allow your kids to help shoot off your explosives, you are strongly encouraged to help them and to insist on their wearing eye goggles or gloves to avoid getting hurt.

These safety precautions can come in handy when you plan on using fireworks for your party. They help you prevent fires, injuries, and other damages that might result from misuse or carelessness. They ensure your party will go off without a hitch and that your friends and family will remember the night for years to come.




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