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May 22nd, 2009
Hurricane Preparedness Week
April 30th, 2009
CITY OF PROVIDENCE MONITORING POTENTIAL SPREAD OF SWINE FLU
April 18th, 2009
PROVIDENCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICIALS DEMONSTRATE LIVE PORT OF PROVIDENCE SECURITY CAMERAS
Fireworks
In the State of Rhode Island and the City of Providence the selling, purchasing and/ or use of fireworks is illegal. If you chose however to use fireworks, please follow some of these safety tips:
- Use fireworks outdoors ONLY!
- Always have a water-supply handy (A hose or buckets of water)
- Only use fireworks as intended. Do not try to modify or alter them in any way.
- NEVER try to relight a “dud” firework. (Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in water)
- Use common sense when using fireworks. Spectators should keep a safe distance away from the launch zone.
- Remember, just like drinking & driving, drinking and using fireworks; DON’T MIX!
- Only persons over the age of 18 should be allowed to handle fireworks.
- Do not ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives; they can kill you!!!
