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Fire
Safety Tips / TIP #5 Halloween Safety Tips |
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Costumes:
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Children should carry a flashlight or chemical
lightstick and their costumes should be bright-colored
or have reflective tape to highlight them.
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Be sure all parts of the costume are labeled flame
retardant.
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Costumes should not have trailing material or tails
long enough to cause falls.
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Pointed objects such as swords and devils' forks
should be made of soft material.
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Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider
non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives.
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If your child wears a mask instead of make-up on
their face, double check that the eye holes are large
enough to see through clearly.
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Children should wear sturdy shoes and temperature
appropriate clothing underneath their costumes.
Preparations and Decorations
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Use a small flashlight instead of a candle.
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Only use flame-proof crepe paper.
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Keep dried leaves and cornstalks away from all
flames and heat sources.
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Do NOT overload electrical outlets with holiday
lighting or special effects.
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Always keep Jack O' Lanterns away from drapes,
decorations, flammable materials or areas where children
will be standing or walking.
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Confine pets in areas where it will be safe for
both pets and "Trick or Treaters".
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Remind all household drivers to remain cautious
and drive slowly throughout the community.
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Plan and review with your children the route and
behavior which is acceptable to you.
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Adult partygoers should establish a designated
driver.
Receiving Trick-or-Treaters
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Make sure your own home is well-lit and that there
is a clear path to your door. Bicycles and lawn furniture
can trip youngsters in the dark.
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Clear leaves from sidewalks as wet leaves create
a slipping hazard.
Trick or Treating
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Smaller children should always be with an adult.
It's best to take little ones out early.
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Children should carry a flashlight so they can
see and be seen.
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If older children are going out without you, go
over the ground rules first!
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Know what neighborhoods they will be in.
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Don't allow them in areas with which you are not
completely comfortable.
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Have children stay in a group.
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Let them know what time to be home.
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Give them change to use the telephone if necessary
and make sure they know how to call home.
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Review with your children the principal of "Stop,
Drop, and Roll" in case their clothing catches
on fire.
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Never accept or consume food items or drinks.
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Law enforcement authorities should be notified
immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
Instruct Children to
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Use sidewalks. Always walk, never run.
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Cross only at the corners, never dart out between
parked cars.
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Cover one side of the street at a time, no criss-crossing.
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Never accept a ride in a car.
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Never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat.
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Only approach houses where the outside lights are
on as a signal of welcome.
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Bring bags home to be checked by an adult before
eating a single treat.
Checking Treats
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Throw out anything that appears tampered with,
home-made foods, or home-packaged foods unless you
are certain of the source.
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Inspect fruit closely and take away treats that
may not be age-appropriate.
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Make sure items that can cause choking are given
only to those of an appropriate age. Young children
may choke on things like hard candy or peanuts.
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