Public Service Announcement For Use Now Through July 4, 2015 LIVE ANNOUNCER COPY Many Indiana Fireworks Injuries Are Preventable 2014 Fireworks Injury Data From Indiana State Department of Health, Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention 15 seconds In 2014, fireworks in Indiana hurt people from age 63 down to 8 months. You heard correctly, a baby was hurt by fireworks. Let’s prevent fireworks injuries this year. To read tips for a safer Independence Day, visit Get Prepared dot IN dot gov. 30 seconds In 2014, there were more than 140 reported fireworks injuries in Indiana, more than a third of which affected Hoosiers who were age 18 or younger. Most injuries occurred as a result of mishandling or malfunctioning fireworks. Stay safe. Never try to relight a fireworks device that doesn’t work, and never try to make your own. Always wear eye protection, and keep a fire extinguisher or source of water nearby when lighting fireworks. Let’s have a safe Independence Day this year. For more information, visit Get Prepared dot IN dot gov.
Public Service Announcement For Use Now Through July 4, 2015 LIVE ANNOUNCER COPY Many Indiana Fireworks Injuries Are Preventable 2014 Fireworks Injury Data From Indiana State Department of Health, Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention 15 seconds In 2014, fireworks in Indiana hurt people from age 63 down to 8 months. You heard correctly, a baby was hurt by fireworks. Let’s prevent fireworks injuries this year. To read tips for a safer Independence Day, visit Get Prepared dot IN dot gov. 30 seconds In 2014, there were more than 140 reported fireworks injuries in Indiana, more than a third of which affected Hoosiers who were age 18 or younger. Most injuries occurred as a result of mishandling or malfunctioning fireworks. Stay safe. Never try to relight a fireworks device that doesn’t work, and never try to make your own. Always wear eye protection, and keep a fire extinguisher or source of water nearby when lighting fireworks. Let’s have a safe Independence Day this year. For more information, visit Get Prepared dot IN dot gov.
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