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ARE YOU PREPARED? PLAY IT SAFE WITH
<br /> City and County officials encourage everyone to take I FIREWORKS
<br /> the first step in getting prepared for an emergency! There The South Bend Fire and
<br /> are lots of reasons you might not have prepared for a Police Departments encourage
<br /> disaster or emergency: you're too busy to think about it,you don't have ""` residents to enjoy fireworks the
<br /> the money to spend on fancy supplies,you're superstitious and talking about it means safest way, by attending fireworks pre-
<br /> it will happen, or you just don't know where to start. Here are some simple, free sented by trained professionals. However,
<br /> steps you can take to become better prepared for a disaster: if you purchase fireworks for private use,
<br /> 1. Get a Kit: It's best to think first about the basics of survival such as Water, we urge you to abide by the State Fire-
<br /> Food,First Aid Supplies and also Personal Documents. You don't have to buy a works Law. Use them responsibly and
<br /> fancy kit -putting things together that you already have at home is a good first with appropriate safety precautions:
<br /> step. STATE LAW GOVERNING THE USE OF
<br /> 2. Make a Plan:Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is FIREWORKS IN INDIANA•
<br /> important to plan in advance: How you will contact one another?How will you get . Only adults age 18 and older are allowed
<br /> back together or where would you meet if something happened to your home?
<br /> What will you do in different kinds of emergencies?What will you do if cell to purchase fireworks, for use in
<br /> Indiana.
<br /> phones don't work? Talk with your family or those you live with to make a plan.
<br /> * Children may only possess or use any
<br /> 3. Be Informed: Learn about the emergency plans that have been established in kind of fireworks when an adult is
<br /> your area by state & local government. Local agencies such as emergency
<br /> present.
<br /> management, the health department, emergency responders, volunteer organiza- . private fireworks may be set off ONLY
<br /> tions, business and others plan using an "all-hazards" approach. ok on the user's property, the property of
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<br /> a disaster depends on EVERYONE! Take the first step toward better a2 someone who has consented the use
<br /> preparedness today! To see a full list of suggested items and how to to fireworks, or cation designated a special discharge
<br /> location by the State Fire
<br /> make a kit and a family plan go to ready.eov. Marshal. Fireworks may not be dis-
<br /> charged on public proneriv. such as in
<br /> streets or parks, without special permits
<br /> ESN&�NEMEMT'z COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME issued by the State Fire Marshal and
<br /> n`'r 2007 ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL local Fire Chief.
<br /> The College Football Hall of Fame will host its 13'annual ' Fireworks may be used ONLY between 9
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<br /> Enshrinement Festival on July 20-21. Seventeen players and a.m. and 11 p.m.,with the exception of
<br /> three choaches, including all-time greats Emmitt Smith,Bruce Memorial Day,Fourth of July,Labor Day,
<br /> Smith,Bennie Blades,Charlie Ward and coaching legend,Bobby Bowden,will be New Year's Eve,and other similar holidays,
<br /> forever enshrined into the Hall of Fame during this spectacular two-day event. when hours are extended to midnight.
<br /> Enshrinement pre-festivities begin July 6 with the Enshrinement Celebrity Softball Violations of the law can result in
<br /> Game and Tournament and continue July 14 with the Enshrinement Ribs Cook Off. fines and criminal charges_
<br /> The Festival weekend kicks off on Friday,July 20 with the Celebrity Golf Scramble. SOME IMPORTANT SAFETY
<br /> Fans have the opportunity to play 18 holes with a Hall of Famer or other sports PROCEDURES:
<br /> celebrity. Back at the Hall of Fame, "The Caribbean Chillers,"the most authentic * A responsible adult must supervise all
<br /> Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band touring today,will perform live at the Enshrinement fireworks activities. Do not let children
<br /> Caribbean Beach Party, an outdoor concert on the Hall's Gridiron Plaza starting at play with or light any fireworks without
<br /> 5:00 p.m. an adult present.
<br /> Saturday's fanfare begins with the Hall of Fame's third annual Enshrinement * Use fireworks in an open area away
<br /> Grand Parade, featuring the 2007 Hall of Fame Class,the Budweiser Clydesdales, from buildings or combustible materials.
<br /> marching bands, floats and much more. To enter your organization's or businesses' Keep your audience a safe distance
<br /> unit in the parade, please contact John Paczesny at (574)272-0100, x205. After the away from the shooting site.
<br /> parade, the Hall of Fame will be packed for FanFest, a one-of-a-kind event that * Safety glasses should be used by those
<br /> features the Enshrinee Flag Football Game,Youth Football Clinic, lighting the fireworks or anyone in close
<br /> an autograph session and much more. That evening, the En- proximity to the fireworks.
<br /> shrinement Dinner and Show formally enshrines each player and * Have a hose, bucket of water or water
<br /> coach into the Hall of Fame during an entertaining formal affair. supply, or a fire extinguisher nearby and
<br /> Finally, end the weekend in grand style at the Mayor's After-Party pay attention to the wind direction.
<br /> Celebration,with music by the Tom Milo Band,dancing,a silent For more information,visit the SBFD
<br /> auction of sports tickets and memorabilia, and much more. website at southbendin.gov/fireworks, or
<br /> For more information on the 2007 Enshrinement Festival, call 235-9255. Please avoid the careless
<br /> including times and ticket prices, call 574-235-9999 or visit use of fireworks and help us make this a
<br /> www.collegefootball.org. Bo y Bow n safe Independence Day holiday!
<br /> Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!
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