Every year thousands of burns and eye injuries are caused by fireworks. Following these simple tips can help you enjoy fireworks safely:
- Obey local laws. Safe and Sane fireworks are only legal in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Santa Ana, Stanton, Villa Park, and Westminster.
- Buy only Safe and Sane fireworks that are State Fire Marshal approved.
- Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area and at a safe distance away from people, homes, vehicles, or flammable materials.
- Light one firework at a time and never relight a dud.
- Have a bucket of water and a hose nearby to soak fireworks before throwing them in a trash can.
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- Fireworks should only be handled by adults.
- Sparklers can exceed temperatures up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to melt gold.
- Never let children pick up pieces of fireworks after a show as some may still be active.
- Parents are liable for any damages or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.
- You can anonymously report illegal or dangerous firework use by calling 714-538-3501.
每年都有數千起因煙火造成的燒傷和眼睛受傷的案例。遵循以下簡單的建議，可以幫助您安全地欣賞煙火：
- 遵守當地法律。在Anaheim、Buena Park、Costa Mesa、Fullerton、Garden Grove、Huntington Beach、Los Alamitos、Santa Ana、Stanton、Villa Park 和 Westminster市，允許使用安全煙火。
- 只購買經州消防隊長批准的安全煙火。
- 在室外空曠地區燃放煙火，並與人群、住宅、車輛或易燃物料保持安全距離。
- 一次只點燃一個煙火，絕不重新點燃未爆的煙火。
- 在附近準備一桶水和一根水管，將煙火扔進垃圾桶之前，先在水中浸泡一下。
- 煙火絕不朝向其他人或扔擲煙火。
- 煙火應僅由成人操作。
- 煙火棒的溫度可超過華氏1200度，足以熔化黃金。
- 切勿讓兒童在煙火表演結束後撿起煙火碎片，因為有些煙火可能仍會爆發。
- 如果孩子使用煙火造成受傷，父母需負責。
- 您可以通過撥打714-538-3501匿名舉報非法或危險的煙火使用。
