Dothan Police Announces: Holiday Safety Awareness!

 As the July 4th holiday approaches, please remember that our area has
experienced drought conditions over the past month and this makes the
potential for fires much greater. Second, we remind our readers in the
Dothan, fireworks are illegal in the City Limits of Dothan.

For those readers who may legally use fireworks at their home (again, this is no one
in the City Limits of Dothan!!) we would like to encourage safety first!


The National Council on Fireworks Safety lists nine safety tips that
encourage firework users to celebrate our nation's heritage on the Fourth
of July safely…

Use fireworks outdoors only.
Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use
them.
Always have water handy (a hose or bucket).
Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.
Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a
bucket of water.

Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the
shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.

Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."
Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of
any type.

Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives!