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These tips can help you with handling fireworks safely
Warm weather generally translates to more time spent outdoors. That means more barbecues, days spent poolside, trips to the beach and even camping excursions. This time of year also inspires people to celebrate. What better way to signal the party has started than with fireworks?
Fireworks traditionally are part of large celebrations such as national holidays or grand opening events. Many individuals also take it on themselves to set off fireworks during block parties or other neighborhood gatherings. Though fireworks are awe-inspiring, they’ re also dangerous, which is why it’ s best to leave them to the professionals.
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Though fireworks are awe-inspiring, they’ re also dangerous, which is why it’ s best to leave them to the professionals.
Safety Commission said fireworks-related injuries and deaths in the United States have risen by roughly 25 % in the last 15
Interesting facts related to Independence Day
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Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’ s July 4 celebrations.
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’ s celebrations.
As Americans and residents of the United States prepare for some Fourth of July celebrations, they can keep these facts related to Independence Day in mind:
— There have been many iterations of the American flag. The American flag has become an iconic symbol of freedom recognized across the globe since the United States declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776. But few July 4 celebrants may know the current version is the 27th iteration of the American flag. According to the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, the current version of the flag officially became the flag on July 4, 1960.
— More than half of all Americans own an American flag. A 2023 poll from WalletHub found 57 % of Americans own an American flag. And that’ s not the only way Americans show their national pride, as the same poll found roughly 1-in-3 Americans intended to purchase patriotic merchandise for July 4.
— The United States is not the only place to celebrate American independence. Such celebrations occur in various countries including Australia, Denmark, Ireland and years. In 2021 nine people died in accidents involving fireworks, and 11,500 were injured.
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Norway. The festivities in Rebild National Park in Denmark is believed to be the largest celebration of American independence outside the United States.— The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates 150 million hot dogs are consumed on July 4. Though there’ s no corresponding estimate related to how many hamburgers Americans eat on July 4, various reports suggest Americans eat roughly 50 billion burgers annually, so it’ s fair to
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— July is a popular month for nations to celebrate their independence. In addition to the United States, various countries including Algeria( July 5), Argentina( July 9), The Bahamas( July 10), Belarus( July 3), Burundi( July 1), Canada( July 1), Cape Verde( July 1), Colombia( July 20), Kiribati( July 12) and Liberia( July 26) celebrate their Independence Day in July.
— John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States and the second president in the country’ s history, felt Americans should celebrate their independence from Great Britain on July 2. That’ s because the Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776. However, the Declaration of Independence was not approved for two more days, thus making July 4 the day to celebrate America’ s independence from Great Britain.
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fireworks is to watch the professional displays,” said Alex Hoeh- Saric, chair of the CPSC.
Three-quarters of fireworks injuries occur the weeks before and following the July 4 holiday in the United States.
Fireworks can injure any part of the body, but burns to the hands and fingers, trunk, and arms are the most common. Injuries to the eyes including blindness also may occur.
Sparklers are not necessarily safe. The CPSC said 1,100 injuries result from sparklers each year.
As fireworks become widely available, it’ s imperative individuals follow these safety tips when using them:
— Never allow children to play with or ignite any type of firework including sparklers.
— Keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby to extinguish fires or sparks.
— Only buy and use fireworks if they are legal.
— Light fireworks one at a time in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
— Choose a field or area free from trees and other obstructions, far away from spectators, to light fireworks.
— Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
— Never point or fire fireworks in the direction of other people.
— Do not place any part of the body directly over fireworks when lighting a fuse.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Coshocton with fireworks and rides on the canal boat.
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Coshocton
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Coshocton with fireworks and rides on the canal boat.
On Thursday, July 3, fireworks will be held at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds. Anything Blue will play music at 7 p. m., and the fireworks will go off at dusk.
On Friday, July 4, the community is invited to take rides on the Monticello III Canal Boat at Lake Park for a donation. Each ride will leave on the hour at 1 p. m., 2 p. m., 3 p. m. and 4 p. m. All profits will go directly to canal boat restoration funds.