The possession and use of all fireworks by

private citizens is illegal in Massachusetts.

This includes sparklers, party poppers,

snappers, firecrackers and cherry bombs, to

name a few.

It is illegal to purchase fireworks in another

state and transport them into Massachusetts.

Do not purchase fireworks through mail-order

catalogues. We cannot prohibit distribution of

these catalogues, but we do confiscate illegal

shipments of fireworks. Many consumers

attempting to circumvent the law have lost

both their money and their fireworks.

Consider fire safety when checking into a

hotel or motel. Count the number of doors

down the hall to the nearest fire exit

staircase. Never use elevators in case of fire.

Keep the room key, eyeglasses and a

flashlight on the night table. If a fire occurs,

take them with you and go to the door.

• If the door feels cool, open the door a

crack. Be ready to close the door if hot air,

flames, or smoke rush through the crack.

• If this does not occur, yet the hall is hazy

with smoke, crawl down the hall counting

the doors to the nearest stairway exit.

• If this exit cannot be reached, turn around

and count the doors back to your room.

Unlock the door and re-enter.

If it is unsafe to leave the room during a fire:

• Fill the tub with cold water.

• Stuff wet towels around the door to

keep smoke out.

• If possible, open a window and hang a

sheet outside to signal for help.

• Cover your face with a wet cloth and

stay low if smoke gets in the room.

• Do not jump.

charcoal grills.

Once the coals have been lighted, never

add more lighter fluid to the fire — flames

may travel up the stream of lighter fluid

resulting in serious burns.

stay on your clothing and can ignite if you

light a match or cigarette.

Store gasoline only in approved

containers, outside, or in a building not

attached to the house. Never keep gasoline

inside the home.

Keep gasoline away from all heat sources

such as smoking materials, pilot lights,

campfires, and grills.

Never fuel a lawn mower while it is hot. Give

it a few minutes to cool off first.

Keep hands and feet away from the mower

fire.

Cool a burn. For minor burns, run cool water

immediately over the burn.

Seek emergency medical help immediately

for more serious burns.

Use sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

from building openings such as doors,

windows, dryer vents and air intake vents.

All LP gas cylinders with a capacity between

4-40 lbs. must be equipped with an overfill

protection device.

We recommend LP-gas canisters be ten feet

away from the house, if possible, especially

when in use.

LP-gas grills are not permitted inside or

on balconies above the first floor of any

building where people live.

LP-gas is heavier than air and sinks. A leaky

grill could pose a hazard to people below.

Possible ignition sources include smoking

materials, air conditioners, compressors, pilot

lights and cars.

Make sure all connections are tight and