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| CALUMET
CITY DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY - POLICE DEPARTMENT |
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4th of July | Halloween
| Winter Holidays
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
(Formerly Class C Fireworks)
Specifically permitted: Sparklers, snake/glow
worm pellets, smoke devices, trick noise makers,
plastic or paper caps.
Specifically prohibited: Firecrackers, torpedoes,
skyrockets, roman candles, bombs.
Spectators should obey all ushers or monitors and
respect the safety barriers set up to allow the
trained operator room to safely do his job. Resist
any temptation to get close to the actual firing
site. In fact, the best view of the fireworks is
from a quarter of a mile or more away.
Although it rarely happens, it is possible that
a firework component might fall to the ground without
exploding. The public should be cautioned not to
touch these fireworks. If they happen to find any
which have not exploded, they should immediately
contact the local fire or police department.
Pets have very sensitive ears and the booms and
bangs associated with a fireworks display can be
quite uncomfortable -- particularly to dogs. In
fact, the noises can actually hurt their ears. Leave
pets at home if you are going to a fireworks show.
Leave the lighting of all fireworks to the trained
operator when you attend a public display. Sparklers,
fountains and other items that many states allow
for use by private individuals are not appropriate
to use when a large crowd is present. Leave your
own fireworks at home -- the display will provide
plenty of excitement.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
The
National Council on Fireworks Safety
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Always read and follow label
directions. |
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Have an adult present. |
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Buy from reliable sellers. |
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Use outdoors only. Always
have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket). |
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Never
experiment or make your own fireworks. |
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Light only one firework
at a time. |
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Never
re-light a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes
and then soak it in a bucket of water). |
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Never
give fireworks to small children.
Close, adult
supervision of all fireworks activities is
mandatory. Even sparklers can be unsafe if
used improperly. |
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If necessary, store fireworks
in a cool, dry place. |
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Dispose of fireworks properly
by soaking them in water and then disposing
of them in your trashcan. |
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Never
throw or point fireworks at other people. |
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Never
carry fireworks in your pocket. |
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Never
shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers. |
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The shooter should always
wear eye protection and never have any part
of the body over the firework. |
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Stay away from illegal
explosives. |
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Carry a flashlight |
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Walk, don't run. |
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Stay on Sidewalks |
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Obey traffic signals |
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Stay in familiar neighborhoods |
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Don't cut across yards or
driveways. |
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Wear a watch you can read
in the dark. |
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Make sure costumes don't
drag on the ground. |
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Shoes should fit (even if
they don't go with your costume) |
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Avoid wearing masks while
walking from house to house. |
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Carry only flexible knives,
swords or other props. |
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(If no sidewalk) walk on
the left side of the road facing traffic |
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Wear clothing with reflective
markings or tape. |
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Approach only houses that
are lit. |
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Stay away from and don't
pet animals you don't know. |
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Make your child eats dinner
before setting out. |
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Children should carry quarters
so they can call home. |
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Ideally, young children
of any age should be accompanied by an adult. |
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If your children go on their
own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably
one that can be read in the dark. |
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If you buy a costume, look
for one made of flame-retardant material.
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Older children should know
where to reach you and when to be home. |
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You should know where they're
going. |
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Although tampering is rare,
tell children to bring the candy home to be
inspected before consuming anything. |
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Look at the wrapping carefully
and toss out anything that looks suspect. |
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Make sure your yard is clear
of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes
and flower pots that can trip the young ones. |
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Pets get frightened on Halloween.
Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently
bitting a trick-or-treater. |
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Battery powered jack o'lantern
candles are preferable to a real flame. |
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If you do use candles, place
the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters
will be walking or standing. |
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Make sure paper or cloth
yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming
candle. |
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Healthy food alternatives
for trick-or-treaters include packages of
low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter
filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged
fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve
packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved
later. |
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Non-food treats: plastic
rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.
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Go slow,slow,slow all evening.
(Adult Halloween partiers should have a designated
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T'is the season of the highest crime rates especially
that of theft. Here are a few tips to help protect
yourself and family on your trips to the mall and
or grocery store.
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Be aware of your surroundings. |
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When leaving a store remember
where you parked and have your keys in your
hand. |
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When shopping at night,
have a friend or relative come along. If you
are alone when leaving a store, ask the security
guard to walk you to your car. |
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Ladies always carry your
purse tucked tightly under your arm and zipped
close. |
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Carry only the credit cards
you will need. |
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Place your money and credit
cards in your front pant pocket, it's harder
for them to be stolen. |
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Consider an artificial
tree (they are much safer and cleaner). |
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A real tree should not lose
green needles when you tap it on the ground. |
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Cut 1 inch off the trunk
to help absorb water. |
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Leave the tree outside until
ready to decorate. |
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The stand should hold at
least 1 gal. of water. |
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A 6' tree will use 1 gallon
of water every two days. |
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Mix a commercial preservative
with the water. |
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Check the water level every
day. |
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Secure the tree with wire
to keep it from tipping. |
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Keep tree away from floor
heaters, fire places, or other heat sources. |
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Use only UL-approved lights,
and no more than 3 strands linked together. |
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Use miniature lights--which
have cool-burning bulbs. |
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Turn off the Christmas lights
when you sleep, or if you leave your home
for very long. |
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Never use candles, even
on artificial trees. |
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Clean the tree stand to
improve the tree's water intake, use one capful
of bleach to a cup of water. |
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Dispose of the tree properly. |
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NEVER BURN A REAL TREE
IN THE FIREPLACE! |
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Install a smoke detector
or new batteries in the one(s) you have and
TEST it. |
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Use only outdoor lights
outside your home. |
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Examine light strings each
year, discard worn ones. |
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Fasten the bulbs securely
and point the sockets down to avoid moisture
build up. |
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Connect no more than three
strands together. |
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Never use indoor extension
cords outside. |
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Avoid overloading wall outlets
and extension cords. |
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Keep outdoor electrical
connectors above ground and out of puddles
and snow. |
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Unplug light string before
replacing a bulb. Review the original package
to verify proper wattage and voltage. |
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When connecting light strands,
wrap a plastic bag around connections and
tie ends with teflon tape. |
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Never use electric lights
on a metallic tree, use colored spot lights. |
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Make sure trees hung with
X-mas lights are not touching power lines.
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When using candles, place
them a safe distance from combustibles. |
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Place candles in sturdy
containers. Remember, hot wax burns kids.
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Extinguish candles prior
to going to bed. |
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Dispose of fireplace ashes
into a metal container until cold. |
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After parties, check around
and under sofa and chair cushions for smoldering
cigarettes. (Provide lots of ash trays) |
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Install at least one carbon
monoxide detector in your home. |
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Have an operable fire extinguisher
readily available. |
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Go slow through mall areas.
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Don't race from store to
store. |
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Drive accordingly in snowy
and icy conditions. |
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