Stay safe this Territory Day

Stay safe this Territory Day

26 Jun 2023

Here are some safety tips for you and your family this Territory Day:

  • supervise children at all times around fireworks
  • never point or throw fireworks at another person
  • avoid wearing synthetic, flammable clothing around fireworks
  • Never ignite aerial fireworks near or below trees, near an opening to a building or anything else it may hit
  • don’t drop fireworks into a bin or leave them unattended
  • never pick up or relight a dud firework. Wait 20 minutes, pour water on it and dispose of it properly
  • keep a hose and a few buckets of water close by
  • alcohol and fireworks don’t mix

If you receive a burn injury from a firework remember the 3 Cs.

  • cool it – under running water for 20 minutes
  • cover it – with cling wrap (eye pad or clean dressing if an eye injury)