Help prevent wildfire and injuries this Fourth of July. Follow these simple guidelines to have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July.
In Hawaii, each year during the week of Independence Day, wildfire incidents tend to skyrocket threatening our natural resources, communities, and the lives of firefighters. Fireworks also present injury risks: “In 2012, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 8,700 people for fireworks related injuries,” according to the National Fire Protection Agency.