Using consumer fireworks on New Year’s Eve is a tradition, and it can be safe if a few common-
Using consumer fireworks on New Year’s Eve is a tradition, and it can be safe if a few common- sense rules are followed. There were an estimated 9,600 fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July season in 2011, according to the National Council on Fireworks Safety. Most would not have occurred if some basic safety steps had been taken. Here are five rules for a safe night:
v Know your fireworks: Read the warning labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
v One person in charge: Have a designated shooter to organize and shoot your family show.
v Adult supervision: Parents and caretakers should always closely supervise teens if they are using fireworks. Young children should not be allowed to handle or use fireworks.
v Be prepared: Always wear safety glasses when using fireworks, and have water ready.
v Duds: Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
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Did snow keep you from TSO concert?
CLEVELAND
Those who had tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday but could not make it because of the weather can exchange their unused tickets for TSO performances at either 3 or 8 p.m. Saturday in Detroit, or 3 or 8 p.m. Sunday in Columbus. The tickets can also be redeemed for any show on the 2013 winter tour, including one that will come to Cleveland at an as-yet undetermined date.
To exchange or redeem tickets, send an email to contactus@cavs.com. Leave your name, email address and a phone number and you will be contacted by arena staff.
All tickets must be redeemed at the same time, and tickets to the Detroit and Columbus shows are subject to availability.
Those who wish to redeem tickets for 2013 performances must sign up by Jan. 13 to be guaranteed a ticket in the same price level as originally purchased.