Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun.

  • Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street .

  • Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms.

  • Cross the street only at corners.

  • Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars.

  • Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, and brooms, too!)
  • Plan your route and share it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with you.

  • Carry a flashlight to light your way.

  • Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable.)

  • Visit homes that have the porch light on.

  • Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house.

  • Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes.
  • Be cautious of animals and strangers.

  • Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. And don't eat candy if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.

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A Little Change is Good for You
Want to cut your risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half? Change the battery in your smoke alarms when you change your clock back to Day Light Savings Time. This simple act will provide you and your family with the extra seconds necessary to escape from a fire.
The majority of home fires occur between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., when most people are asleep. Mistakenly people believe that smoke will wake them when in fact smoke can dull your senses, cause loss of consciousness and even death. The majority of home fire-related deaths are from smoke inhalation, not flames or burns.
When you change your clock back to Day Light Savings Time be certain to change the batteries in your smoke alarms too. A working smoke alarm could save your life.