CITY NEWS
Staying Safe During Fireworks The City of Pearland has a fireworks ordinance that extends 5,000 feet out to its unincorporated areas which states, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell or have in his/her possession with intent to sell, keep, use, discharge, cause to be discharged, ignited, detonated, fire or otherwise set in action any fireworks of any description. Please check your local area for public fireworks displays for the community. Attend a public fireworks display put on by experts would be safer than using consumer fireworks.
SAFETY TIPS WHEN IN AN AREA THAT ALLOWS CONSUMER FIREWORKS ■■ A responsible adult should always supervise fireworks activities. Never allow children to handle or light fireworks. ■■ Light one fireworks at a time and move quickly away. ■■ Always use fireworks outside in a clear area. ■■ Keep a bucket of water near the area of fireworks use as well as a water hose. ■■ Never relight a dud fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
PET SAFETY FOR FIREWORKS ■■ Don’t take pets to a fireworks display. ■■ To avoid exposure to the sound, place your pets inside away from the fireworks activities if near your home. ■■ Never shoot fireworks of any kind near pets. ■■ Make sure your pet has an ID tag in case they run off during a fireworks display. Even as you celebrate in zoned surroundings, please be considerate of your military neighbors who may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. ■■ In some military veterans, the sights and sounds of fireworks can trigger symptoms of PTSD. MILITARY VETS WITH PTSD ■■
18,500 average number of reported fires each year caused by fireworks
1/4 of all emergency room fireworks injuries are caused by sparklers
36% of fireworks-related injuries occur in children under the age of 15
12 / Pearland in Motion / Winter/Spring 2019
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