New Year’s Day: Red Cross Offers Tips for a Safe Holiday 

Fireworks can be dangerous; leave them to the professionals 

Miami, Fla., December 27, 2023 — New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are just ahead, and your plans might include fireworks displays. The American Red Cross offers these tips so you can enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday.

“We’re all looking forward to the holiday. It’s a time for fun with friends and family,” said Deborah Koch, Executive Director of the Greater Miami and The Keys Chapter. “We here at the Red Cross want everyone to enjoy their celebration and to be safe.”  

FIREWORKS SAFETY 

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public firework show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks. If you are setting fireworks off at home, follow these safety steps:

  1. Never give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
  2. Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.
  3. Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.
  4. Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.”
  5. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

Download the free Red Cross First Aid and Swim apps for instant access to safety tips.

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