{"id":4736,"date":"2017-06-30T16:43:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T20:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=4736"},"modified":"2017-06-30T16:43:50","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T20:43:50","slug":"safety-first-when-handling-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/30\/safety-first-when-handling-fireworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety First when Handling Fireworks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/OPPCrest.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/OPPCrest-300x236.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a>The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Safety Council are reminding all residents to put safety first when handling fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With Canada Day long weekend approaching many people are getting ready to host firework exhibitions to celebrate.\u00a0This is a great option to get out and enjoy the festivities, however the OPP wants to remind all that safety needs to be the top priority.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some safety tips for hosting your own fireworks display are below:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Never allow children to light or handle fireworks<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only use fireworks in a safe location &#8211; well away from people<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the wind is blowing away from crowds or bystanders<\/li>\n<li>Never ignite fireworks while under the influence of drugs or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Always wear eye protection<\/li>\n<li>Always wear protective, fire-resistant clothing when igniting fireworks<\/li>\n<li>Stand clear of fireworks once they are lit<\/li>\n<li>Always have first aid equipment and access to fresh water nearby<\/li>\n<li>Keep pets indoors and secure when lighting fireworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canadasafetycouncil.org\/news\/fireworks\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/canadasafetycouncil.org\/news\/fireworks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The OPP is wishing everyone an enjoyable and most importantly, a safe Canada Day long weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Safety Council are reminding all residents to put safety first when handling fireworks. &nbsp; 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