Tipp City’s 4th of July Celebration
Tipp City’s annual July 4 celebration will return to Kyle Park on July 4, featuring food trucks and fireworks.
The festivities kick off at 7 p.m. with food trucks at the park. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. The rain date for the events is July 5.
The following is the list of food trucks scheduled to participate:
Sweet P’s Hand-Crafted Ice Pops
Kona Ice of Troy
Godown’s Fixin’s
La Granja Mexican Food Truck
Sweet Concessions
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
Sweet Tooth Ice Cream
Nacho Pig
The Messy Meatball
Cumberland Kettle Corn
Naughty Lobstah
What the Taco
Little Boijon Asian Cuisine
Show Dogs Hot Dogs
The summer season, including the July 4 holiday, has sparked safety reminders from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the American Red Cross, among others.
Some of these reminders from the Fire Marshal’s Office for those planning to use fireworks include:
Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Always wear protective eyewear when handling fireworks.
Never light fireworks indoors or near people, houses, or flammable materials.
Light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance afterward.
Keep a bucket of water nearby for extinguishing fireworks or potential fires.
Never attempt to re-light malfunctioning fireworks. Instead, dispose of the malfunctioning firework safely by dousing it with water or placing it in a bucket of water for 20 minutes or longer.
People also are advised to handle novelty fireworks, such as sparklers, with extreme care. Adults should always supervise the use of these fireworks and never allow children under 12 to handle sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to melt some metals. Used sparklers should be placed in water immediately after use to prevent injury.
Additionally, residents should never attempt to modify or produce their own homemade fireworks due to the significant dangers involved. Always leave fireworks manufacturing to licensed professionals.
Grilling Safely
To prevent fire hazards while grilling, residents should:
Keep grills at least three feet from homes, deck railings and overhanging branches.
Inspect propane tanks and fuel lines for leaks before use.
Never leave grills unattended and keep children and pets at least three feet away.
Clean grease buildup from trays and grates to prevent flare-ups.
Celebrate Responsibly
The state Division of Liquor Control reminds Ohioans to use alcohol responsibly during the holiday. Consumers should stay hydrated, eat meals and always plan safe transportation if consuming alcohol away from home. Party hosts are urged to provide nonalcoholic options and ensure guests have safe rides. Alcohol should never be served to individuals under 21 or those already intoxicated.
WATER SAFETY
Everyone should learn to swim. Classes are available for both children and adults.
Prevent unsupervised access to water. Always designate a “water watcher” to keep a close, constant eye on everyone in and around the water until the next water watcher takes over.
Avoid distractions when supervising children. If a child is missing, check the water first. Drowning behavior is typically fast and silent. Unless rescued, a drowning person will last only 20 to 60 seconds before submerging.
Reach or throw, don't go! In the event of an emergency, reach or throw an object out to the person in trouble and tell them to grab on. Don’t go in! You could become a victim yourself. Without putting yourself in danger, rescue and remove the person from the water. Have someone call 911 if needed.
Download the Red Cross Swim app for safety tips, kid-friendly videos and activities, and take the free Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers online course.
Sources: American Red Cross, Ohio Department of Commerce/State Fire Marshal’s Office