Deva Pattasu Sivakasi
Firecracker Safety Tips
Ensure your celebrations are joyful and accident-free. Follow these guidelines to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying fireworks.
Do's
- Always purchase crackers from licensed and reputed shops only.
- Read and follow instructions on each firecracker before lighting.
- Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby.
- Wear cotton clothes (avoid synthetic fabrics).
- Light crackers in an open area, away from buildings and trees.
- Maintain a safe distance after lighting the fuse.
- Supervise children at all times and provide them only safe items like sparklers.
- Dispose used fireworks in a water bucket to avoid re-ignition.
Don'ts
- Don't relight malfunctioning or half-burnt crackers.
- Don't carry fireworks in your pocket or bags.
- Don't light crackers inside homes or on balconies.
- Don't allow small children to handle fireworks alone.
- Don't throw crackers at people, animals, or vehicles.
- Don't use alcohol or smoke while handling crackers.
- Don't burn crackers near LPG cylinders or flammable substances.
- Don't pollute or litter the streets after celebration—clean up responsibly.
In Case of Emergency
If someone gets injured, wash the wound with clean water and seek immediate medical attention. For fire accidents, call local emergency services immediately.