News Flash

The National Council on Fireworks Safety and the City of Columbus encourages residents to observe the following fireworks safety tips:
• Parents should not allow young children to handle fireworks, and should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks.
• Have a Designated Shooter for the fireworks and make sure he/she reads the caution label before igniting.
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.
• Do not hold a firework in your hand unless specifically stated in the caution label.
• Never shoot fireworks off in metal or glass containers.
• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures, or flammable materials.
• Always have water ready, both in a bucket and in a charged hose, if you are using fireworks.
• Only light one firework at a time.
• Never try to relight a "dud" firework.
• Used fireworks should be soaked with water and placed in a nonflammable trash can outside, several feet away from a house, garage, deck area or anything else flammable.
• Do not use homemade fireworks, professional fireworks or illegal explosives; only use legal fireworks sold from Nebraska fireworks stands.
• Report illegal explosives, to the Police or Fire Department.