Firework Safety with the Shannon Family: Staying Safe While Social Distancing - a podcast by UNC Trauma Program

Every summer tens of thousands of people end up in the ED because of injuries related to home firework displays. Nearly half of them are children. With the Covid-19 pandemic causing cancellation of professional firework shows this summer, it is more important than ever to make smart choices when planning your home summer celebrations. The Shannon family, longtime advocates for firework safety regulations nationwide, share their personal story on why home fireworks aren't worth the risk.  We discuss the North Carolinians for Firework Safety Coalition's mission to lobby for the continuation of firework safety regulation laws in the state of NC. To learn more about the coalition you can visit or to learn more about firework safety visit http://www.safefireworksnc.com/ ,  follow @NCFireworkSafety on Facebook, or email ncfireworkssafety@gmail.com. 

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