Celebrate July 4 safely! Remember fireworks hurt 78 people in 2020, caused $2.5 million in damage last year
Happy Independence Day, Minnesotans! It's time to celebrate the United States of America's creation with cookouts, games, and, of course, the traditional fireworks. Here at the Department of Public Safety, we want you to celebrate safely.
According to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division, in 2020 there were 78 injuries, including 12 children under the age of 9. Thankfully, the number of injuries dropped to 17 in 2021. Those numbers only reflect the number of people who went to the hospital.
Check out
our latest blog for tips to make your celebration safer.
Online tools can help you be REAL ID ready
The REAL ID federal enforcement deadline is May 3, 2023. If you renew your license before then, consider applying for a REAL ID. That way you’ll be ready come May 3, 2023. DVS has online tools to help you find out if a REAL ID is right for you. And the online pre-application and document pre-verification process make applying for a REAL ID easier (and quicker)! Go to
drive.mn.gov and be REAL ID ready.
Make sure the fire department doesn't show up at your next cookout
Just like distracted driving, distracted cooking can be deadly.
Whether you’re firing up the grill and having your friends over, or just cooking a meal for your family, pay attention and never leave cooking food unattended. Also, remember to place the grill away from your home, deck railings and out from under eaves. Check out
this grilling safety fact sheet to learn more ways to stay safe.
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This is a story about eight seconds that forever changed the lives of two families. Eight seconds a distracted driver wishes he could take back.
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