Celebrating Independence Day safely

Tips for celebrating safely Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [Happy 4th of July]( Happy holiday weekend, {NAME}! This is an exciting time as our communities open up and we begin to gather with friends and family — picnics and festivities are underway! We wanted to drop a quick line with helpful ways you can stay safe this summer. Whether you’re on grill duty, enjoying the outdoors or setting off fireworks at home, being prepared can make your holiday even more enjoyable! - Never give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging. - Kiddie or inflatable pools can be a great way to have fun. Drain the water from the pool and flip it over after swim time is over. - Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited. [Check out more grilling, fireworks and water safety tips for a safe holiday weekend.]( Happy 4th! —Your friends at the American Red Cross [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Staying in touch via the American Red Cross email list is the best way we have of keeping in regular contact with supporters like you, letting you know about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from disasters and other emergencies, and how you can support our life-saving work. [Click here]( to unsubscribe from our list, but please know that if you leave, it will be harder for you to stay involved with the Red Cross and continue the work of which you’ve been such a critical part. It is only because of supporters like you that the Red Cross is able to respond when a disaster strikes or a home is impacted by fire, when someone needs CPR or a lifesaving blood transfusion, or when a family needs to contact a deployed service member in an emergency. And we don’t want to lose you! Thanks for your support! © [2021 American Red Cross]( | 431 18th Street NW Washington DC 20006 Donate by phone: 1-800-RED CROSS(1-800-733-2767) | [Donate by Mail]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( [Help people]( affected by disasters big and small. [BBB] [Seal of Transparency - Platinum]( [90¢] The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.