For the fourth consecutive year, Prevent Blindness has declared June 28 to July 4 as Fireworks Safety Awareness Week, a time to educate the public about the dangers of fireworks.
“The Fourth of July should be a day spent celebrating with family and friends, not in an emergency room,” Jeff Todd, president and CEO at Prevent Blindness, said in an organization press release. “Leave the fireworks to the professionals, and remember to stay vigilant, even during authorized fireworks displays.”
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2023 Fireworks