{"id":2455060,"date":"2025-07-03T07:17:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-stay-safe-on-independence-day-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T07:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:21:46","slug":"how-to-stay-safe-on-independence-day-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-stay-safe-on-independence-day-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay safe on Independence Day &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-to-stay-safe-on-independence-day-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2455060&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Independence Day in the United States is noted not just for celebrations but also as one of the most hazardous holidays, with approximately 91,000 people visiting emergency rooms annually due to various safety-related incidents. Commonly reported safety concerns during these festivities include foodborne illnesses,fireworks-related injuries,and heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebook-board-upholds-trump-ban-demands-platform-clarify-standards\/\" title=\"Facebook Board Upholds Trump Ban, Demands Platform Clarify Standards\">promote public safety<\/a>, health agencies provide several recommendations. For food safety during barbecues, it&#8217;s crucial to maintain proper food temperatures to prevent bacterial growth and use meat thermometers to ensure safe cooking of meats. For fireworks, injuries have dramatically increased, with nearly 14,700 emergency room visits attributed to fireworks-related incidents last year alone. People are advised not to let children handle fireworks and to keep water or a hose handy.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, with extreme heat warnings affecting millions of Americans, staying hydrated and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >avoiding strenuous outdoor activities<\/a> during peak temperatures is emphasized. Health officials warn that older adults and those with certain health conditions are particularly at risk for heat-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>while Independence Day is a time for enjoyment and festivity, it is crucial to take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and healthy experience.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Independence Day is one of the most dangerous holidays: How to stay safe<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2164147\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Foodborne illness, fireworks injuries, and heat exhaustion are just some public health safety concerns likely to arise during Independence Day celebrations across the country this weekend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">According to the Pew Research Center, roughly&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/short-reads\/2019\/07\/03\/hospital-emergency-room-visits-fourth-of-july\/\" target=\"_blank\">91,000&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-worker-on-brink-of-death-after-accident-while-decorating-for-christmas-lucky-if-he-survives\/\" title=\"Young Worker on Brink of Death After Accident While Decorating for Christmas: &#039;Lucky If He Survives&#039;\">people visit emergency rooms<\/a> on July 4 and 5 each year<\/span>, making Independence Day one of the most dangerous holidays of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3461130\/july-4th-gas-prices-hit-lowest-level-four-years\/\">July 4th gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3461176\/trump-approval-desantis-using-national-guard-immigration-judges\/\">Trump&#8217;s &#8216;approval&#8217; of using National Guard as immigration judges sparks blowback<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3460711\/pentagon-decision-stop-ukraine-aid-stockpile-fears\/\">Ukraine&#8217;s nightmare comes true with Pentagon move to halt some aid thanks to stockpiles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Here is some of the best advice from government public health agencies on how to protect yourself from simple mistakes this holiday:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food safety for barbecues<\/h2>\n<p>Last year, a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/16\/us-news\/chuck-schumer-deletes-fathers-day-photo-tweet-in-front-of-grill-after-critics-slam-his-spatula-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"photo\">photo<\/a> of Senate Majority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chuck Schumer\">Chuck Schumer<\/a> (D-NY) putting cheese on a raw hamburger during a staged Father&rsquo;s Day grilling scene went viral.&nbsp;Schumer had to take down the post to avoid ridicule.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) rehashed the incident on X last week with a photo of raw patties on his grill, quipping at Schumer&rsquo;s expense as to whether they were ready for cheese.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Is it time for the cheese &#8294;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenSchumer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SenSchumer<\/a>&#8297; ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mslSJy5kne\">pic.twitter.com\/mslSJy5kne<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tim Burchett (@timburchett) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timburchett\/status\/1939857224873968051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The incident is a good reminder to properly heat food, especially raw meat, to avoid foodborne illnesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/usda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"US Department of Agriculture\">U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a> Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/about-usda\/news\/press-releases\/2025\/06\/30\/stars-stripes-and-safe-bites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dr. Denise Elben\">Dr. Denise Eblen<\/a> issued an advisory on Monday stating that proper food handling is essential for any celebratory occasion this summer.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Summer barbecues are a favorite tradition, but they also present unique food safety challenges when cooking outdoors and away from the safety of a kitchen,&rdquo; Elben said. &ldquo;Safe food handling is the best ingredient for a successful cookout.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The USDA recommends keeping all food out of the 40-degree to 140-degree Fahrenheit range, known as the &ldquo;danger zone,&rdquo; because of the possibility of bacterial growth. The agency recommends using a meat thermometer every time to ensure a safe internal temperature.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cdc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> estimates that roughly 9.9 million people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/food-safety\/php\/data-research\/foodborne-illness-burden\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">suffered from food poisoning in 2019<\/a>, the most recent year for which data are available, resulting in more than 53,000 hospitalizations and 931 deaths.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firework safety tips<\/h2>\n<p>Fireworks are a leading cause of injuries in the United States during the summer.<\/p>\n<p>There were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths in 2024, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Safety-Education\/Safety-Education-Centers\/Fireworks#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20there%20were%2011,of%20all%20emergency%20room%20visits.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>. Most of these deaths were the result of misuse or device malfunction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Roughly 14,700 injuries were treated in emergency rooms last year, an increase of more than 52% from 2023. Nearly a quarter of those injuries were to the head, face, or ears, while another 36% were to the hands and fingers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Don&#8217;t do any of this. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lOw1A1bDAr\">pic.twitter.com\/lOw1A1bDAr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USCPSC\/status\/1938676693402595812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The CPSC has received some online attention for posting numerous videos on social media of mannequins being blown to smithereens to reenact severe fireworks injuries as a public safety campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the videos include blowing off mannequins&rsquo; heads, lighting them on fire, and shooting them in the head with rogue fireworks, all of which are based on real injury reports.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As people have pointed out, these firework safety videos come across as entertaining to an extent. That&rsquo;s because this is what works on social media,&rdquo; the CPSC posted on X Monday in its defense. &ldquo;If anyone wants a more sobering perspective on firework dangers, simply search &lsquo;firework death&rsquo; and read any news story you see.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Never place any part of your body over a lit firework. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/21kVx66VB3\">pic.twitter.com\/21kVx66VB3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USCPSC\/status\/1939712592714387753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The CPSC advises against allowing children to play with or ignite fireworks and against trying to relight or pick up a firework that has not properly ignited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The agency also recommends keeping a bucket of water or a hose handy in case of fire.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extreme heat<\/h2>\n<p>Nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/06\/23\/heat-wave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"190 million\">190 million<\/a> Americans were under some sort of heat advisory or warning last week as a heatwave broke temperature records from Alaska to New England.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even though temperatures have lowered from last week&rsquo;s highs, staying safe throughout the summer is important, especially during outdoor activities over Independence Day weekend.<\/p>\n<p>A study published<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/08\/27\/climate\/heat-deaths.html\"> last <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/08\/27\/climate\/heat-deaths.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">year<\/a> by the <em>Journal of the American Medical Association<\/em> found that more than 21,518 people have died from heat-related causes in the U.S. since 1999. That&rsquo;s a 117% increase over 24 years, with a significant upward trend since 2016.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023 alone, the hottest year on record, there were 2,325 heat-related deaths reported nationwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of overheating include muscle cramping, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, weakness, and nausea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions are at greater risk of experiencing heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n<p>Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/health-conditions\/a65159849\/medications-greater-risk-heat-stroke-exhaustion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"common medications\">common medications<\/a>, including antidepressants, antihistamines, thyroid replacement medications, and some blood pressure medications, can also make a patient more susceptible to heat-related health issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/travel\/3457880\/record-july-4-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>RECORD-HIGH 72.2 MILLION PEOPLE EXPECTED TO TRAVEL WITHIN COUNTRY FOR JULY 4<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/heat#:~:text=Never%20leave%20people%20or%20pets,heat%20exhaustion%20and%20heat%20stroke.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Department of Homeland Security\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a> recommends avoiding high-intensity activities outdoors during midday, drinking plenty of fluid to stay hydrated, and wearing loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing to keep cool.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death,&rdquo; reads the DHS advisory on heat protection. &ldquo;Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2164147\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2164147\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independence Day poses safety risks: foodborne illness, fireworks injuries, and heat exhaustion are key concerns. 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