Stay Safe This Fourth Of July
Beginning on June 28, Safe ‘N Sane fireworks will go on sale at approved booths throughout Clark County. Fireworks marked with the Safe ‘N Sane designation are the only fireworks legally allowed in Clark County. Use of these fireworks is allowed only until midnight on July 4. After that time, use of any type of fireworks, including Safe ‘N Sane, is illegal.
Although they are labeled Safe ‘N Sane fireworks, some people have the impression that they are toys and children can “play with them.” Safe ‘N Sane fireworks can cause injury to people and are capable of starting large fires. A number of significant fires in the valley have been started because of the use of Safe-N-Sane fireworks. Because of the unusually high amount of vegetation this year and the high fire danger, fire officials are urging the public to use extreme caution when using fireworks and follow some simple safety rules.
• Read and follow all instructions listed on the fireworks.
• Use fireworks in approved, open, flat areas. Fireworks are not permitted in parks, city, county or state property, and federal property including Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston.
• Have a bucket of water and garden hose nearby in case of a fire.
• Supervise children closely around fireworks. Only adults should light fireworks.
• Do not use fireworks around flammable materials such as grass, trees or bushes.
• Carefully discard used fireworks and “duds,” those that do not ignite. Pick these up with a shovel and drop them into a bucket of water. Allow them to soak several hours or overnight before discarding.
• If a person’s clothes catch on fire, that person should stop, drop and roll. Immediately seek medical help by calling 9-1-1.
Following are some safety precautions that homeowners can take to protect their property:
• Clean your yard of any unnecessary weeds or plant growth. Cut grass and keep watered. Green plants are less likely to burn.
• Remove dead palm tree fronds. These can burn very rapidly and cause burning embers which can spread over a wide area causing other fires.
• Clean any accumulated dead leaves, pine needles and other dead growth and dispose of properly.
• Keep a garden hose connected and ready to use in case a fire starts in your yard, even if you are not using fireworks. If you do not have a garden hose to use, a bucket of water on stand-by is a good back up.
• Keep pets inside in the evening, especially on the Fourth of July.
• Keep vehicles that are parked at home locked up and all windows shut. Park in a garage or under a canopy if available.
• Check your property several times during the evening if fireworks are being used in your area. Many times a fire can be detected while it is small and prevented from getting larger.
• To report illegal firework activity, dial 3-1-1. Do not call 9-1-1 except to report an emergency such as a building on fire or medical emergency.
Find additional firework safety tips at http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/information/8882.htm
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