SERVPRO Wishes You a Happy Fourth of July!

7/3/2022 (Permalink)

With the Fourth of July weekend upon us, it’s important to be aware that not all fireworks are created equal. Unlike some areas in the country, Arizona has strict limitations as to what types of permissible fireworks are legal and safe for consumers to use as well as what days of the calendar year these “permissible” fireworks can be used. Some of the allowed permissible fireworks between the dates of May 4-6,  June 24 - July 6 and Dec. 24 - Jan. 3 are:

• Ground and handheld sparkling devices
• Cylindrical fountains
• Cone fountains
• Illuminating torches
• Wheels
• Ground spinners
• Toy smoke devices
• Wire sparklers or dipped sticks
• Multiple tube ground and ground and handheld sparkling devices, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains and illuminating torches.

Be aware that anything that is designed to rise into the air and explode or detonate or designed to fly above the ground such as bottle rockets, sky rockets, missile-type rockets, helicopters, aerial spinners, torpedoes and roman candles are considered illegal. However, the explosive nature of all fireworks means they require safe handling to prevent injury or fire. If you are planning to use consumer fireworks, follow these safety tips:

• Adult supervision at all times
• Avoid loose clothing
• Only use fireworks outside on your own property and never near dry shrubs or grass
• Do not shoot fireworks in the middle of the street
• Stand back! Always ensure there are several feet between spectators and any fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water or a hose nearby
• Call 911 immediately if an injury occurs
  • Call the Gilbert Police Department's non-emergency number at (480) 503-6500 if you observe illegal firework usage to ensure the 911 system is not overwhelmed
• Only use legal consumer fireworks

 At SERVPRO of Gilbert, Chandler South, Ahwatukee, and South Tempe, we want to wish all of you a safe and happy Fourth of July!