How to Not Get Dead this 4th of July

It’s been a rough year at the funeral home. Although we always encounter death, we rarely face the variety of causes and age-breadths that have crossed the FFC threshold. From horrific accidents to unexpected illness, 2019 is a banner year so far (not in a good way). So, as our 4^thof July gift to you, here are a few tips for keeping yourself out of harm’s way. Although we can’t guarantee you’ll make it (no one has that assurance!), taking the following precautions should get you out of the Grim Reaper’s line-of-sight:

How to Be Safe This 4^thof July

1. Don’t Play with Matches.

   Whether you live in a city that allows “legal” fireworks or not, please don’t set them off. Instead, enjoy a safe and sane and far-more-impressive professional fireworks show. If you live in the LA Basin or the San Gabriel Valley, here are our favorites:

• Baldwin Park – Sierra Vista High School 4^thof July Spectacular
• Claremont – Pomona College Fireworks Show & Concert
• Dodgers Stadium – Post-Game Holiday Fireworks
• Downtown LA – Grand Park Block Party
• Exposition Park – LA Memorial Coliseum
• Hollywood – Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular
• La Verne – Bonita High School 4^thof July Events
• Long Beach – Queen Mary’s All American 4^thof July
• Monrovia – Library Park 4^thof July Fireworks Show
• Pasadena Rose Bowl – 93^rdAnnual Americafest
• Pomona Fairplex – Kaboom! 4^thof July Fireworks Spectacular
• Whittier – York Field 4^thof July Fireworks Spectacular

2. 2. Be careful with alcohol.

   Drinking and driving, or drinking and boating, or drinking and doing many things besides just drinking, don’t mix! July is the deadliest month for vehicular deaths. More people die in drunk driving crashes in July than any other month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).So, buck that trend by refusing to mix inebriation with celebration (unless, of course, you have a designated driver!)
   

3. Observe food safety rules

   Even if you decide to fall off the diet wagon in honor of Independence Day, don’t throw caution to the wind where food is concerned. If the potato salad sits out for more than three hours, avoid it like the plague. When someone offers you a taste of raw fish, politely decline. Even good food can go bad. Even if you survive a mishap, you could spend an uncomfortable weekend in the restroom if you fail to exercise common sense.

4. Relax on the road.
   

   Even if you pledge to remain distraction-free relative to drugs, alcohol and texting on the road, you could be involved in an automobile accident. Drive even more defensively over the busy holiday travel weekend than you normally would. Doing so might add a few extra minutes to your commute. But, take it from an undertaker, it’s better to arrive alive.

5. Wear your floaties.

   The National Safety Council estimates that nearly 400 people will die over this weekend and 42,000 will be injured. Many of these will perish after swimming-related incidents. Do your part to minimize the death and injury count. Watch children near water. And, if you don’t know how to swim, be careful walking near water sources.

About Foothill Funeral & Cremation in Glendora, California

We wish you and your family a safe and happy 4^thof July weekend. And when the time comes, we would value the opportunity to celebrate your loved one’s life or help you pre-plan a service for yourself. Feel free to contact us now to pre-plan your own memorial or at your time of need (626) 335-0615. Our relationship with United Methodist Church and Sacred Heart provide great places for mourners to host funerals and memorials. You’ll love the grandiose yet intimate settings in both locations. Also, we specialize in helping with burial arrangements. Foothill Funeral proudly serves the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Basin, Orange County and the Inland Empire. Finally, working in the mortuary industry since 1996, our reputation is one of quality, sincerity and trust. Please allow us to help you at your time of need or in the future. Call today (626) 335-0615 or contact us via email.