Safety 101

Legal Fireworks

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Fireworks are legal to buy on the border of Chicago and Hammond in Indiana. If you choose to use them, be sure to follow the safety tips below:

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Never allow young children to handle fireworks
Older children should use them only under close adult supervision
Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol
Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eye wear
Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands
Never light fireworks indoors
Only use fireworks away from people, houses and flammable material
Never point or throw fireworks at another person
Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting
Never ignite devices in a container
Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks
Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding
Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire
Never use illegal fireworks

IMPORTANT:

Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing
Children can receive severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet.
The National Fire Protection Association, says sparklers alone account for more than 25% of emergency room visits for fireworks injuries (for children under 5 years of age, sparklers accounted for nearly half of the total estimated injuries).
If you have children consider safe fireworks alternatives like glow sticks, confetti poppers or colored streamers. Chicago Fireworks provides alternatives like these, as well.