Stay Safe on the 4th of July

The 4th of July is a fun summer holiday, filled with cookouts, fireworks and pool parties. However, it also has the potential to be quite dangerous. Remember these Independence Day safety tips to keep the holiday problem free:

• Never buy illegal fireworks from an out of state vendor to bring into your state. If something goes wrong, you may end up serving jail time or facing a very stiff fine on top of dealing with a family tragedy.


• Require all children to wear life vests at all times if you are near the water or have a pool in the yard. If a child slips out the door and falls in the pool, the flotation device can save the child's life.


• Make sure everyone stays hydrated and uses sun screen.


• Use insect repellent if you are in an area with mosquitos or ticks.