The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging residents to practice lifesaving safety precautions when handling fireworks so they can protect themselves and their children during Fourth of July festivities.
While fireworks are a source of fun and fellowship, they can also cause serious injury and death if not used properly, SC DHEC warned residents.
“Preventable injuries and deaths occur each year due to the mishandling of fireworks,” Dr. Virginie Daguise, Bureau Director of DHEC’s Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, said. “We don’t want to see families’ lives changed forever because moments that were supposed to be full of fun went terribly wrong. We urge South Carolinians to exercise caution and stay safe while enjoying the Fourth.”
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