Bursting crackers? Follow these for a safe and enjoyable Diwali

Bhubaneswar: Celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali will of course be the best thing. But, in case your Diwali includes bursting crackers, here are some tips for you to have a safe celebration:

1. Store crackers in a safe place, away from the obvious gathering and inflammable materials.
2. Keep a bucket of sand and water nearby.
3. Stock up ice cubes and ice-packs.
4. Keep a first-aid kit ready.
5. Burst rockets and similar crackers on the terrace.
6. Avoid alcohol while bursting crackers.
7. Maintain a safe distance from the crackers while bursting and keep them away from face, hair and clothes.
8. Know the toll-free numbers of nearby fire-stations and hospitals.
9. Wear cotton clothes and avoid synthetic ones while bursting crackers.
10. Avoid fireworks around pregnant women, senior citizens and people with respiratory diseases like Asthma.
11. Wash and sanitize hands properly after bursting crackers.
12. Keep doors and windows closed to avoid pollution from firework and use air conditioners or air purifiers with good filters after fireworks are over.
13. Wash eyes, mouth, hands and legs with warm water after exposure of fireworks.
14. Fire one cracker at a time.
15. Don’t re-ignite crackers that did’t light up on first attempt.
16. Try not to burst high decibel firecrackers as they frighten animals.

Have a happy and safe Diwali!