Enjoy Independence Day, Please Stay Safe

Most of us enjoy watching fireworks, and a lot of us still enjoy getting out and making a little noise ourselves.  

Safety is THE most important word when celebrating fireworks.  Here’s some advice to help make sure you come into Bronco’s with all your fingers (and toes)…

…and noses and eyes and, well, you get the point.  Be safe and have fun.

There safety tips come from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.

Recommended Safety Tips:

 

  • Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.
  • Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
  • A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities.  Never give fireworks to children.
  • Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.  Save your alcohol for after the show.
  • Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.
  • Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
  • Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.
  • Never relight a “dud” firework.  Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
  • Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.
  • Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.
  • Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.
  • Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.
  • FAA regulations PROHIBIT the possession and transportation of fireworks in your checked baggage or carry-on luggage.
  • Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.
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And let’s not forget the safety of our pets!

  • Don’t bring your pets to a fireworks display, even a small one.
  • If fireworks are being used near your home, put your pet in a safe, interior room to avoid exposure to the sound.
  • Make sure your pet has an identification tag, in case it runs off during a fireworks display.
  • Never shoot fireworks of any kind (consumer fireworks, sparklers, fountains, etc.) near pets.
© The National Council on Fireworks Safety, Inc. ● 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20006

Voting for “Best Of Omaha” Started July 1st and will continue to August 18th.  If you’ve never participated before, please use the button below and vote for your favorites in a number of different categories.

 

Voting for “Best Of Omaha” Started July 1st and will continue to August 18th.  If you’ve never participated before, please use the button below and vote for your favorites in a number of different categories.

We’d love you voting us “Best French Fries” again this year, but you can also vote us Best Hamburger, Best Fried Chicken, and Best Fast Food.  You must vote for at least 5 for your ballot to register, so why not share your love of Bronco’s and let people know we’re more than just fresh, hand cut from real potatoes and double fried…French fries.