List of 5 Halloween Safety Tips
Nothing will spoil your Halloween festivities like an accident or trip to the emergency room. Avoid wasting your precious family time in the crowded waiting room at the local hospital by following a few safety tips from the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Does this Spark an idea?
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Costume Safety
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When purchasing a costume, make sure the label says it is fire-retardant or flame-resistant. Choose light-colored costumes or add reflective tape to the costume or props to be more visible to other pedestrians and traffic. Make sure the costume fits properly to reduce the risk of tripping. When using weapons as props to accessorize your costume, they should be short, flexible and soft. If possible, use face paint instead of masks as the masks can make it difficult to see.
Trick or Treating
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Plan your path ahead of time and tell an adult which way you will be going. This will help them know where if they need to come find you. Go door to door with a buddy, trusted adult or a group of friends. Avoid houses where there is no light turned on as this is an indication that the family is not participating in passing out candy. Never enter the home of anyone you don't know and trust -- treats should only be accepted at the door. Likewise, do not follow anyone around to the back of the house or into dark corners of the yard for the promise of treats, and do not cut across someone's yard.
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Travel Safety
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Always walk on the sidewalk on the far edge of the road and walk facing traffic. If possible, only cross the street at designated crosswalks and always look both ways before attempting to cross. Avoid walking down dark alleys or cutting through yards. Carry a flashlight when walking to help you see your path better. When driving, be extra cautious for trick-or-treaters crossing the road, especially in residential neighborhoods and in public parking lots that are sponsoring Halloween events.
Treats
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Inspect treats before eating. Throw away any treats that are not properly wrapped or have packages that appear to have been tampered with. Never eat homemade treats that come from a stranger's home. Check with your local police to see if they are offering candy inspection services. If so, take your candy to be inspected before eating any of it.
Fire Safety
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In addition to wearing flame-resistant clothing, avoid open flames on candles or luminaries to further reduce your chances of getting burned. When placing pumpkins on the porch, use light sticks instead of candles to promote safety and add more color to your display. Keep debris, such as fallen leaves, away from any Halloween displays containing candles or open flames.
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