"illi BINGHAM MEMORIAL HEALTH FOCUS1Presented by Bingham Memorial HospitalDon't forget to join us tonight in Pocatello for ourTribute to America fireworks show!6Today marks the independence of common injuries associated with Use fireworks outdoors in a In addition, always have a bucket ofthe United States and the birth of fireworks are both serious and clear area, away from buildings, water and water hose nearby. Neverour great nationminor burns, loss of hearing and/or hicles, dried brush, grass, or relight a ""dud"" firework-wait 20anything that has the potential minutes and then soak it in a bucketof water. Never carry fireworks inyour pocket or shoot them intoSight, and even deathStarting around 10 p.m. tonight,celebrate with us at our Tribute to So everyone can have fun whileAmerica fireworks show, which is injuries are reduced this summer, Dispose of spent fireworks by metal or glass containers, and dobeing held at the Bannock County protect your kids and loved ones wetting them down and place not experiment with homemadeEvent Center in Pocatello. Come h some safety tips for using in a metal trash can away from fireworks or illegal explosives. Plusearly 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 Fireworksincluding games, contests, musiccar shows, live entertainment, and .A responsible adult should Most importantly, young childrenHappy 4th of July from everyoneto catch on firematerials until the next daysupervise 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 fireworksSave your alcohol for after the showWhile towns across America will Obey all local laws regardinfireworks. Things like firecrackers.be celebrating with parades the use of fireworks, and knowfairs, cookouts,many families will be hosting before igniting.their own firework shows. Its truethat fireworks provide exciting Wear safety glasses when get extremely hot and accountentertainment, 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 childrenpersonal firework use. The mostrockets, and sparklers are ust We're Here for You!parents allow their children to immediately go to a doctor or theand performance descriptions use sparklers-a handheld, slow- nearest hospitalburning firework. Sparklers canquickly move awayclosely if they are using sparklers."
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