The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Fire Administration say that in 2007 nearly 10,000 Americans were injured by fireworks and 5,000 were injured by charcoal, wood-burning and propane grill fires.
Here are the agency’s Fourth of July safety tips:
— Observe local laws.
— Keep a bucket of water handy.
— Follow warnings and instructions.
— Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
— Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
— Light fireworks only on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves and flammable materials.
— Never try to re-light fireworks that have not fully functioned. Douse and soak them with water and discard them.
— Store fireworks in a dry, cool place. Check instructions for special storage directions.
— Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks.
Fourth of July holiday closures
Government: Federal, state and local offices are closed.
Schools: Closed.
Post offices: Closed, although express mail service continues.
Commerce: Many businesses are closed, Everett and Alderwood malls are open, most banks are closed.
Transportation: Community Transit and Everett Transit are on Sunday schedules. Ferry information: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries or 888-808-7977.
The Herald: The delivery deadline is 7:30 a.m. Classified advertising and the front lobby are closed. Customer service for home delivery is available from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Lake Stevens triathlon expected to draw crowds. There is expected to be very limited parking this weekend at the North Cove Boat Launch in Lake Stevens because of the Iron Man Triathlon. The boat launch will be closed from 4 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Information for new students in Monroe
Families new to Monroe can learn more about the Monroe School District by dropping by the Administration Building, 200 E. Fremont St.
Registration materials should be available all summer. The building is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, call the district at 360-804-2501 or go to www.monroe.wednet.edu.
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