With the 4th of July fast approaching it is always good to revisit safety tips. In our area we are not allowed to have personal fireworks for fire safety reasons. An average of 18,500 fires are caused by fireworks each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Such fires cause an average of three deaths, 40 injuries and $43 million in direct property damage.

Here are some standard tips to keep you and your family (including pets) safe:

1. If you are going to be outside in the sun be sure to pack lots of water and sunscreen. Wear hats and/or sit under an umbrella if possible.

2. Do not bring your pets if possible.

   • Lights and noise may frighten pets. Animals may fair better if kept inside during the display. Playing music or turning on the television can help distract animals from fireworks noise.

   • The noise can cause your animal to either run or possibly bite someone or another animal because they are scared. Both Animal Control and the Humane Society see an increase in lost animals around this time of year. Have your pet microchipped if you have not already. This way, if they do run away it will be easier to return them to you.

3. Do not allow children to handle fireworks - Children younger than 15 accounted for 36% of fireworks-related injuries in 2018.

4. Sparklers — can reach temperatures of 1,800 degrees, the city says. Don't let children play with them.

5. Follow all local and state laws regarding the possession and use of fireworks.

   For more information, visit fireworks.com/education-and-safety/safety-tips

   Events on July 4th

   1. NAPA

      1. Napa’s 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | 2019

         Thu, 10 AM – 10 PM

         Downtown Napa Association, 1290 Napa Town Center

      2. Red, White & Rosé

         Thu, 1 – 4 PM

         850 Bordeaux Way

      3. Fourth of July Dinner & Fireworks

         Napa General Store, 540 Main St Ste 100

      AMERICAN CANYON

      1. American Canyon Fourth of July Celebration

         American Canyon Planning Department, 4381 Broadway St # 201

      ST. HELENA

      1. 4th of July Bluegrass-Fed Live Music + BBQ:

         Live music, bites and wine. Doors 5:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM

         Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, 738 Main St

      2. St. Helena’s 4th of July Fireworks Show | 2019

         Thu, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

         Crane Park, 360 Crane Ave

      CALISTOGA

      1. 2019 Calistoga 4th of July Parade, Star-Spangled...

         Thu, 11 AM

         N Oak St

      2. Calistoga’s Napa County Fair, Free Rides ...

         12 – 11 PM

         Napa County Fair Main Office, 1435 N Oak St

      Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!