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  • Fireworks: Leave it to the experts!

    The message each year is simple: be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts. In addition, keep a close eye on children at events where fireworks are used.

  • Fireworks: leave it to the experts

    Fireworks have been a tradition of America's Independence Day celebrations. But if you want to see fireworks, play it safe and go to a public show put on by experts.

  • Stay safe this 4th of July

    Celebrating our nation on the 4th of July should never end in tragedy. Sadly, the holiday can become deadly when alcohol and fireworks are thrown in the mix.