Broadcaster Press 07 July 1, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com The Dos and Don’ts of Fireworks Safety DO check any safety guidelines and warnings on the wrapper of the fireworks before lighting them. DON’T buy fireworks from just anyone. You want to ensure you are purchasing them from a reputable retailer of legal fireworks. DO emember not to light fireworks near people, trees, homes, or any combustible materials. DON’T shoot fireworks off in windy conditions. Otherwise, make sure the prevailing wind is blowing away from the audience. DO keep a fire extinguisher or water hose nearby in the event of a fire. The National Fire Prevention Association notes that the Fourth of July features more reported fires than any other day of the year. DON’T let small children handle or light fireworks. DO make sure spectators keep their distance. They should be 25 to 40 feet away from ground-based items and even further for aerial products. DON’T forget that sparklers and firecrackers are no safer than other types of fireworks. The tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of more than 1200 F, which is hot enough to cause third-degree burns and is hotter than the temperature it takes to melt glass. DO wait 15 to 20 minutes after lighting a firework to see if it has ignited. If not, dump the firework in a bucket of water and move on to a fresh firework. DON’T shoot fireworks off of uneven ground. To ensure stability, always light them on a hard, flat and level surface. DO make sure that no part of your body over the firework when lighting it. Use a punk or long butane lighter to keep as far away as possible. DON’T overindulge in alcoholic beverages when lighting fireworks. Your perception and dexterity can be compromised by alcohol. CLOSED JULY 4TH & 5TH • HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 624-3511 HAVE A SAFE AND FUN INDEPENDENCE DAY! Herren • Schempp Building Supply “Headquarters for the Builder/Handyman” 1000 West Cherry, Vermillion LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 605-624-2058 • www.herrenschempp.com 710 Cottage Ave. • Vermillion, SD 624-5618 1016 E. Cherry St • Vermillion, SD Big Projects Need Big Equipment rent or buy our heavy duty ligong equipment 605-638-0897 (605) 624-6904 807 Princeton St Two Locations Open 24 Hours 815 Princeton St 921 E Cherry St VERMILLION 1405 East Highway 50 • Vermillion 624.2608 WWW.BANKEASY.COM Professional Grade Service Commercial • Residential • Industrial 101 West Cherry Street • Vermillion, SD 605-624-7000 605-624-8624 • 800-624-6690 God Bless America WWW.VERMILLIONFORD.COM Home of Great Results since 1934 201 W Cherry St. • Vermillion, SD • Phone: 624-4429 Fax: 624-2696 • BroadcasterOnline.com