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Your plans for a huge 4th of July celebration are well underway and one of the things on your list is fireworks. If you have never handled them before you may be wondering where to start – where should you buy, what should you keep in mind as you make your purchase, how should you set them up and so on. Fireworks are a lot of fun and are the focal point of any party where they are included, but they are also a safety hazard and it is important to plan for them carefully. This article will give you some tips to guide you.
Where to buy fireworks in Indiana
If you type the words “buy fireworks Indiana” into your Googlesearch you will get more than 5 million results which is enough to leave anyone confused. Identifying the right fireworks vendor is important because it can be the make or break of your show. You should look for a reliable vendor who has a wide array of fireworks that you can choose from. They should put safety before all else – the best vendors ensure that every customer knows what to do and not do with fireworks. If you are a beginner they can provide a demonstration about the correct way to set them up.
Check packaging
The way fireworks are packaged will tell you how powerful they are. If they are wrapped in brown paper it means that they are designated for professional use only – they explode at about 4 times the strength of average fireworks. They also have a shorter fuse, which means that they explode faster. You may want to have these kinds of fireworks if you plan on having the party of all parties, but you should hire a professional to handle them. If there are any leftovers make sure that they are taken away – storing them in your garage or basement is not a good idea.
Who should handle the fireworks?
You should designate two or three people who have experience with fireworks to set them up and fire them off during your party. Ideally, they should lay off the booze. Make sure that your fireworks are stored in a secluded area where they will not come in contact with flames or heat (even chemicals) of any kind. Fireworks are highly volatile and they can be set off inadvertently if they are not properly stored. During the party make sure that the fireworks area is supervised at all times.
Be especially careful about minors
Did you know that in some places fireworks are banned because the numbers of minors who are injured every year? You should be especially careful about children and fireworks. They should not be allowed to handle them at all and they should be kept well away from the pyrotechnics display area during the event. It is okay to buy the young guests sparklers, but make sure that they are supervised as they use them – they burn at 1200F and they have been known to cause serious injuries and even fatalities.
Stick to the rules at all times
Responsible fireworks vendors sell products that come with rules enclosed. Read them and make sure that you follow them exactly. The most important is that after you light fireworks you should back away. Most fireworks injuries occur because after people light the fuse they want to stay close to see if they have done it right. If it explodes and you are too close you can expect to have some pretty serious injuries on your hands and face.
Clean up afterwards
Fireworks are pretty messy – your pyrotechnics area will need to be cleaned up the day after your party. Make sure to clean out all the leftover bits and bobs and look out for any that may not have been exploded.
Lastly…
The most important thing you can do to make sure that your 4th of July aerial display goes without a hitch is to work with the right Indiana fireworks vendor. They will sell you top of the range products and give you guidance on how best to use them.
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