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The Huntington Bay Police Department
has zero tolerance
for the sale/possession/use of illegal fireworks.
There were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths in 2022, mostly associated with mortar-style devices. Victims ranged in age from 11 to 43. There were also 10,200 fireworks-related injuries in 2022.
- Adults 25 to 44 years of age experienced about 36% of the estimated injuries, and children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 28% of the estimated injuries
- Where known, the fireworks types with the highest estimated emergency department-treated injuries in 2022 were firecrackers (1,300) followed by sparklers (600)
- The parts of the body most often injured by fireworks were hands and fingers (an estimated 29% of injuries) along with head, face, and ears (an estimated 19%); legs (an estimated 19%); and eyes (an estimated 16%)
- Burns were the most frequently estimated type of injury, making up 38% of all emergency department-treated fireworks injuries
Respect Neighbors, Veterans and Pets.
Celebrate the 4th of July Safely and Smartly
Fireworks are not only illegal, they’re dangerous. They also create a
nuisance for many people. The sale / possession / use of illegal
fireworks can result in arrest and/or a fine.
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