{"id":9023,"date":"2020-07-02T11:27:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T16:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/?p=9023"},"modified":"2020-07-02T11:27:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T16:27:41","slug":"fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/fireworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireworks!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is already July, when we would normally be thinking of parades, fireworks, and picnics.<\/strong>
\nThings will definitely be different this summer!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Many communities are looking for creative and safe alternatives to the traditional fireworks gatherings. The fear is there will more backyard firework displays – leading to more accidents and injuries. Some places – like Coralville – will be having fireworks this year, but held in an entirely different manner. There will be drive-by fireworks – spectators will be able to park and watch from their car, with strict social distancing guidelines. They will also live-stream the fireworks on Facebook.  In other communities there will be vehicle parades – drive-by parades – for which residents will be able to safely view the parade in their own yards. Neighborhood residents are encouraged to decorate and enter their vehicle in the parades. Sadly, candy being thrown during the parades won’t be allowed.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for information about the safe handling and treatment of waste fireworks, check out this EPA brochure<\/a>. You’ll discover what you need to know to safely dispose of spent fireworks. <\/p>\n

If you want to know the fireworks control laws for each individual state, the American  Pyrotechnics Association (APA<\/a>) has the site for you! Click on your state and find the pertinent laws! Be sure to check out your state’s Fireworks Control Laws before deciding to do your own fireworks displays. Local municipalities also have laws that one must follow. <\/p>\n

Here’s more in-depth information on safe fireworks displays. <\/p>\n

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1123: Code for Fireworks Display<\/a>: (must be accessed through InfoHawk)
\nFor specific information check out these specific chapters!<\/p>\n