July 4 safety tips
Ensure your Independence Day weekend is filled with celebration -- and not regret -- with these fire safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
-- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.
-- Always use fireworks with adult supervision. Sparklers alone account for a quarter of fireworks emergency room visits.
-- Keep a bucket of water handy.
-- Don't relight a malfunctioning firework. Soak it in water and throw it away.
-- Don't light a firework in a container.
-- Grill out from under branches and other overhangs.
-- Open a gas grill before lighting it.
-- Remove grease buildup in trays below a gas or propane grill.
More information and tips can be found at www.usfa.fema.gov or on the FEMA app, available for Apple, Android and Blackberry devices.