{"id":68,"date":"2017-06-14T09:22:44","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T15:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/needaquotenow.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2017-06-14T09:22:44","modified_gmt":"2017-06-14T15:22:44","slug":"when-things-go-boom-in-the-night-fireworks-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeland-insurance.com\/blog\/when-things-go-boom-in-the-night-fireworks-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"When Things go BOOM in the Night &#8211; Fireworks Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/needaquotenow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/happy4july.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69\" src=\"https:\/\/needaquotenow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/happy4july.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Firework Safety-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, having fun and creating memories &#8211; whether at home or away in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<p>But for some families, the holiday is a nightmare. Homes each year in Oklahoma are damaged by wayward fireworks. Thousands of people are injured in accidents.<\/p>\n<p>At Freeland Insurance, we want your holiday to be happy, but also safe. So here are some tips to help you protect yourself and your property on the Fourth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protecting yourself (and others)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To minimize the risk of injury, don\u2019t use consumer fireworks. Attend a public display conducted by professionals in your city or elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>If using consumer fireworks, always follow instructions. Do not attempt to re-light \u201cduds\u201d or create homemade fireworks.<\/li>\n<li>Never let children handle or light fireworks. Even sparklers, which burn at more than 1,000 degrees, can cause third-degree burns. Kids under the age of 15 account for approximately 40% of fireworks injuries, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.<\/li>\n<li>A responsible adult should always be present when children &#8211; even teenagers &#8211; are around fireworks. More than half of fireworks injuries happen to those younger than 20 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Protecting your home<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the National Fire Protection Association, the best way to protect your home is to not use fireworks at home.<\/li>\n<li>Remember, fireworks can cause grass fires and other types of blazes as well. Make sure you light fireworks in a safe area, away from homes and buildings, as well as other combustible material. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Look out for tree limbs or bushes that could catch fire. Trimming vegetation to keep it away from your home is a good idea anyway, but it could save you from a catastrophic fire on the Fourth of July.<\/li>\n<li>If your gutters have accumulated leaves, pine needles or other flammable material, clean them before using fireworks near your home.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, if you won\u2019t be home on the holiday, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house if others in your neighborhood will be using fireworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With some common sense and planning, the Fourth of July can be both safe and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you\u2019re staying at home or heading out, we hope you have a wonderful time celebrating our independence!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Firework Safety- For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, having fun and creating memories &#8211; whether at home or away in Oklahoma. But for some families, the holiday is a nightmare. Homes each year in Oklahoma are damaged by wayward fireworks. 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