Reasons to call 911 on the 4th of July and reasons not to.

Fireworks Advice

I know, fireworks are loud and scary, but don’t call 911 because you or someone you know is unhappy about them.

Don’t call 911 if…

  • People are setting off fireworks.
  • Fireworks debris is landing in your yard.
  • Your wife is too upset to sleep.
  • Your cat is upset and hiding.

Instead, call them if…

  • People just set their house on fire.
  • Body parts are landing in your yard.
  • Your wife won’t wake up.
  • Your cat is shooting back.

Other reasons not to call 911…

  • Neighbor is blasting God Bless America on repeat.
  • You can see fireworks from your car.
  • It’s July 3rd or 5th, and they’re lighting off fireworks.
  • Your neighbor just launched a firework from his grill, and now the grill is airborne.
  • Someone lit a Roman candle… from their butt.
  • Your in-laws are being asses.
  • The fireworks aren’t American enough.

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