Travis County ESD No. 2 is offering some safety tips and reminders for those celebrating ahead of the July 4th holiday.
In 2022, ESD No. 2 says it saw a 142% increase in normal call volume during the holiday and responded to 97 incidents including medical calls, grass fires, trash fires and structure fires. Make Fireworks a Family ActivityNever let children purchase fireworks without parents present — even older kids
Never allow kids younger than kindergarten-age to hold any fireworks on their own, including sparklers, which reach temperatures hot enough to melt metal. Pass the sparklers to much older kids and adults to carefully light one at a time – ideally wearing gloves.Keep in mind that the sound of fireworks can be very stressful for veterans and others with PTSD, anxiety, autism, or sensory sensitivities. It also scares many dogs and other pets.
Fireworks are poisonous to pets so be sure not to leave behind any used fireworks where pets spend timeOnly light fireworks outside on a flat surface far from any homes or buildingsBefore you light a firework, take a good look around to be sure there aren’t any people or pets in range of possibly getting hurt.
Residents can enjoy fireworks safely and legally with professional fireworks shows, such as the Pfirecracker Pfestival in Pflugerville or the 4th Fest in Wells Branch.
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