To help you celebrate safely with fireworks, the National Council on Fireworks Safety offers the following safety tips:

• Always read and follow label directions
• Have an adult supervise all fireworks activities
• Buy from reliable fireworks sellers
• Ignite outdoors
• Have water handy
• Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks
• Light one at a time
• Never give fireworks to small children
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Dispose of properly
• Never throw fireworks at another person
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers