illi BINGHAM MEMORIAL HEALTH FOCUS 1 Presented by Bingham Memorial Hospital Don't forget to join us tonight in Pocatello for our Tribute to America fireworks show! 6 Today marks the independence of common injuries associated with Use fireworks outdoors in a In addition, always have a bucket of the United States and the birth of fireworks are both serious and clear area, away from buildings, water and water hose nearby. Never our great nation minor burns, loss of hearing and/or hicles, dried brush, grass, or relight a "dud" firework-wait 20 anything that has the potential minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water. Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them into Sight, and even death Starting around 10 p.m. tonight, celebrate with us at our Tribute to So everyone can have fun while America fireworks show, which is injuries are reduced this summer, Dispose of spent fireworks by metal or glass containers, and do being held at the Bannock County protect your kids and loved ones wetting them down and place not experiment with homemade Event Center in Pocatello. Come h some safety tips for using in a metal trash can away from fireworks or illegal explosives. Plus early and enjoy the all-day events reworks from the National Council any building or combustible alcohol and fireworks do not mix. that are great for the whole family, on Fireworks including games, contests, music car shows, live entertainment, and .A responsible adult should Most importantly, young childrenHappy 4th of July from everyone to catch on fire materials until the next day supervise all firework activities. should not handle or use at Bingham Memorial Hospital! your fireworks-read the labels too dangerous. However, many If a child is injured by fireworks Save your alcohol for after the show While towns across America will Obey all local laws regardinfireworks. Things like firecrackers. be celebrating with parades the use of fireworks, and know fairs, cookouts, many families will be hosting before igniting. their own firework shows. Its true that fireworks provide exciting Wear safety glasses when get extremely hot and account entertainment, but thousands of shooting fireworks, and light for many firework-related injuries. people are injured each year by one firework at a time and then Make sure to watch children personal firework use. The most rockets, and sparklers are ust We're Here for You! parents allow their children to immediately go to a doctor or the and performance descriptions use sparklers-a handheld, slow- nearest hospital burning firework. Sparklers can quickly move away closely if they are using sparklers.