Make Sure Your 4th Is Safe

Maybe this should have been on my list before July 4th, but, perhaps as you plan for next year's July 4th. Called the National Council on Fireworks Safety, this organization is dedicated to:

to educate the public on the safe and responsible use of fireworks. Based in Washington, D.C., the National Council works closely with retailers and manufacturers of fireworks on a national basis. Additionally, the Council, through its relationships with trade organizations like the American Pyrotechnics Association, and safety organizations like the American Fireworks Standard Laboratory, is very proactive in maintaining high standards in the manufacture and sale of fireworks.

If you plan on putting together your own fireworks show, I urge you to take advantage of the safety information available here.