The Upper Allen Twp. Fire Department asks everyone to enjoy a safe 4th of July holiday. Please keep the following safety tips in mind.
***Statistics show that over 200 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday.***
Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple-pie, but did you know that two out of five fires reported on that day are started by fireworks, more than for any other cause? The good news is you can enjoy your holiday and the fireworks, with just a few simple safety tips:
Proceed with caution!
- Leave fireworks to the professionals. Do not use consumer fireworks.
- The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals.
- After the firework display, children should never pick up fireworks that may be left over, they may still be active.
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