City provides tips to keep your Canada Day celebrations healthy and safe

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Ottawa - The City of Ottawa wants to help you make your Canada Day celebrations memorable – for all the right reasons.


The following tips are courtesy of Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Public Health, Ottawa Fire Services, By-law and Regulatory Services and Security and Emergency Management:


Fireworks

• Purchase fireworks from a reputable retailer and follow the label directions.
• Fireworks must be discharged on private property, and by someone 18 years or older.
• Fireworks must not cause danger to or nuisance any person and other property.
• If you are heading downtown to see the fireworks, keep within designated areas only. Fences protect you from danger; do not climb over them to get a better view of the fireworks.
• Fireworks often frighten pets. Leave them in the safety and comfort of home.
• Fireworks safety tips

More regulations and requirements are listed on the Fireworks By-law on ottawa.ca.


General safety

• Check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly – including planning ahead where you will seek shelter in adverse weather.
• Know the signs and symptoms of heat illness and take action immediately.
• Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated when active or outdoors.
• Be Sun Smart - wear sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and light and loose clothing.
• Do not bring glass containers downtown as they may accidently break and cause serious injuries to you or someone else.
• Wear properly fitted and comfortable footwear.
• If you take medication, bring it with you and include a current list of prescribed medications.
• Keep a close eye on children and teach them to stay where they are if they get separated from you.
• Know where the nearest lost-child tent is located.
• If you are celebrating Canada Day at home, avoid disturbing your neighbours by keeping the music down after 11 p.m.
• BBQ tips
• Campfires/Outdoor Fireplaces

Alcohol

If consuming alcohol, drink responsibly, stay in control and never drink and drive. You can reduce your risk of injury by following Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines


For more information and tips, visit ottawa/ca or call 3-1-1.

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