bransonglobe.com LOCAL Firefighters encourage fireworks safety ahead of holiday weekend Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Fire Department urges all residents and visitors to celebrate safely and legally when purchasing and discharging fireworks. Fireworks may be purchased in the City of Branson from June 20 through July 10, however, they can only be discharged from 7 a.m. to midnight on July 3 and 4, unless not allowed by neighborhood homeowners associations. Fires and injury are two common results when fireworks are not used properly. “We encourage residents to follow instructions on the label of all the different types of fireworks. Fireworks should also never be held in the hand and safety glasses should always be used. It takes just seconds of ‘fun’ to lose an eye, cause burns or a traumatic injury,” said Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin. For children under the age of five, sparklers account for three-quarters of all fireworks injuries. Small children are fascinated by the bright sparks and often grab the wrong part, which can reach 1,800 degrees. ways be done under the close supervision of an adult • Never point fireworks at another person • Use fireworks only in a clear area outside away from buildings and vehicles • Never shoot fireworks in a metal or glass container • Light only one item at a time and move away quickly Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin. (FILE) Fireworks also cause thousands of fires each year across the nation. Lighters, matches and projectile type fireworks are the leading causes of fires during the Fourth of July holiday. A misguided bottle rocket, for example, could land on a roof and start a devastating fire. The Branson Fire Department offers these simple tips: • Always purchase fireworks from reliable fireworks stands that sell only Class C (common) or 1-4.G fireworks • • Follow label directions carefully and use common sense Fireworks activities should al• Always keep a water source close such as buckets of water or a garden hose to cool used fireworks completely and to extinguish any small fires. To date there are six permitted fireworks stands in Branson and three fireworks displays have been issued a permit by the fire department: July 3 Branson Landing – Fireworks show from a barge on Lake Taneycomo July 4 Chateau on the Lake Resort July 4 Treasure Lake Resort Fire department staff will be on-site at each of these events. Contact the Branson Fire Department’s Technical Services Division at (417) 243-2790 with questions. • BABY Continued from page 1 “I heard a yell for help coming down the hall, so I ran out to the parking lot to find a woman delivering the baby on the sidewalk, says Bridges. “When I got to her side, the grandfather had already caught the baby and was holding him.” Bridges clamped and cut the cord. “He had a strong cry, and I knew immediately when I heard that crying that everything was going to be okay,” she says. “The mom was feeling hot and her hair was down. Our nurse Jennifer used her own ponytail holder to tie up the mother’s hair. EMTs and fire fighters helped give her privacy and clean up the area, so it was just a great group effort. So proud of our team!” July 1 - 2, 2020 • 3 The Labor and Delivery staff arrived to transport Ruiz and her baby safely to their room. Baby Paulo was checked out and was a perfect 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. “Everyone took amazing care of us even though our story was kind of crazy,” Ruiz says. “I’m so thankful for the staff and that Paulo is healthy due to the circumstances.” Paulo will join 2-year-old sister Lucy at home. Hospital staff says they’re just proud to be part of the family’s exciting – and very unusual – day. “I’ve been a nurse for 30 years, and we’ve never had a sidewalk story,” says Joyce Abernathy, RN. ”This one has a happy ending and we’re so happy to be part of Paulo’s life. He’s just perfect.” Have a news tip? Send it to us at info@bransonglobe.com COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 6/30/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) DEATHS CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 63 STONE COUNTY 12 RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 24 STONE COUNTY 8 TANEY COUNTY 2 STONE COUNTY 0 happy 4 july th of
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