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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween, though undoubtedly an occasion for• Along with flashlights for all, older
fun, is also a time when accidents couldchildren and escorts should wear a wristwatch
occur. When even adults, let alone children,and carry coins for non-emergency phone
are excited, they tend to be less careful andcalls.
allow  mistakes  to  happen.
• Confine, segregate or otherwise
Simple common sense ideas could prevent yourprepare household pets for an evening of
child or even yourself from being hurt orfrightful sights and sounds. Be sure that all
injured and avert a tragedy. Here's a list ofdogs and cats are wearing collars and proper
Halloween Safety Tips recommended by the Losidentification tags. Consult your
Angeles  Fire  Department.veterinarian  for  further  advice.
BEFORE  HALLOWEEN:• Remind all household drivers to
remain cautious and drive slowly throughout
• Plan costumes that are bright andthe  community.
reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and
that costumes are short enough to prevent• Adult partygoers should establish and
tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.reward  a  designated  driver.
• Consider adding reflective tape orWHEN  TRICK-OR-TREATING:
striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags
for  greater  visibility.• A Parent or responsible Adult should
always accompany young children on their
• Secure emergency identificationneighborhood  rounds.
(name, address, phone number) discreetly
within  Halloween  attire  or  on a bracelet.•  Remind  Trick-or-Treaters:
• Because a mask can limit or block• By using a flashlight, they can see
eyesight, consider non-toxic andand  be  seen  by  others.
hypoallergenic makeup or a decorative hat as
a  safe  alternative.• Stay in a group, walk slowly and
communicate  where  you  are  going.
• When shopping for costumes, wigs and
accessories, purchase only those with a label• Only trick-or-treat in well known
indicating  they  are  flame  resistant.neighborhoods at homes that have a porch
light  on.
• Think twice before using simulated
knives, guns or swords. If such props must be• Remain on well-lit streets and always
used, be certain they do not appear authenticuse  the  sidewalk.
and  are soft and flexible to prevent injury.
• If no sidewalk is available, walk at
• Obtain flashlights with freshthe farthest edge of the roadway facing
batteries for all children and their escorts.traffic.
• Plan ahead to use only battery• Never cut across yards or use alleys.
powered lanterns or chemical lightsticks in
place of candles in decorations and costumes.• Never enter a stranger's home or car
for  a  treat.
• This is also a great time to buy
fresh  batteries  for your home Smoke Alarms.• Obey all traffic and pedestrian
regulations.
• Teach children their home phone
number and to how call 9-1-1 (or their local• Always walk. Never run across a
emergency number) if they have an emergencystreet.
or become lost. Remind them that 9-1-1 can be
dialed  free  from  any  phone.• Only cross the street as a group in
established crosswalks (as recognized by
• Review with your children thelocal  custom).
principle of "Stop-Drop-Roll," should their
clothes  catch  fire.• Remove any mask or item that will
limit eyesight before crossing a street,
• Openly discuss appropriate anddriveway  or  alley.
inappropriate  behavior  at  Halloween  time.
• Don't assume the right of way.
• Consider purchasing individuallyMotorists may have trouble seeing
packaged healthy food alternatives (or safeTrick-or-Treaters. Just because one car
non-food treats) for those who visit yourstops,  doesn't  mean  others  will.
home.
• Never consume unwrapped food items or
• Take extra effort to eliminateopen  beverages  that  may  be  offered.
tripping hazards on your porch and walkway.
Check around your property for flower pots,• No treats are to be eaten until they
low tree limbs, support wires or garden hosesare  thoroughly  checked by an Adult at home.
that may prove hazardous to young children
rushing  from  house  to  house.• Law Enforcement authorities should be
notified immediately of any suspicious or
• Learn or review CPR skills to aidunlawful  activity.
someone who is choking or having a heart
attack.AFTER  TRICK-OR-TREATING:
• Consider safe party guidelines when• Wait until children are home to sort
hosting  an  Adult  or  Office  Party.and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a
responsible Adult should closely examine all
FUN  ALTERNATIVES:treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped
or  suspicious  items.
• Find a special event or start one in
your  own  neighborhood.• Try to apportion treats for the days
following  Halloween.
• Community Centers, Shopping Malls and
Houses of Worship may have organized• Although sharing is encouraged, make
festivities.sure items that can cause choking (such as
hard candies), are given only to those of an
• Share the fun by arranging a visit toappropriate  age.
a  Retirement  Home  or  Senior  Center.
Halloween  for  Kids  and  Dads
• Create an alliance with College
Fraternities, Sororities or Service Clubs forHalloween's just around the corner. And while
children's  face  painting  or  a  carnival.your kids are all set to have a blast, they
will appreciate your effort and participation
BEFORE  NIGHTFALL  ON  HALLOWEEN:in making it a memorable day for them. Of
course, some activities are traditionally
• A good meal prior to parties anddad's domain. A fun excursion for any family
trick-or-treating will discourage youngstersis an annual trip to pick out a pumpkin,
from  filling  up  on  Halloween  treats.though sometimes, just picking one up at the
grocery store is a good plan if you only have
• Consider fire safety when decorating.time to do one thing. For a tongue-in-cheek,
Do not overload electrical outlets withbut accurate primer on carving, go to carving
holiday lighting or special effects, and doyour  jack  o'  lantern.
not  block  exit  doors.
For patterns and carving tips, check out
• While children can help with the funjack-o-lantern.com, which has downloadable
of designing a Jack O' Lantern, leave thePDF  pattern for cutting out unique pumpkins.
carving  to  adults.
While commercial costumes are always an
• Always keep Jack O' Lanterns and hotoption, it's not difficult to create spooky
electric lamps far away from drapes,costumes for your kids when they go 'Trick or
decorations, flammable materials or areasTreating.' Helping them put together costumes
where children and pets will be standing orfrom material readily available at home will
walking.be a fun exercise in creativity for them that
will also save you a few good dollars. Here
• Plan and review with your childrenare some amazingly simple Halloween costume
the route and behavior which is acceptable toideas  that  you  could use or innovate upon.
you.
When it comes to dads and their kids, often
• Do not permit children to bicycle,the simplest activities give the most joy.
roller-blade  or  skateboard.Curve a pumpkin together during Halloween is
a fun activity that stimulates kids' creative
• Agree on a specific time whenfaculties. Find more about Halloween safety
revelers  must  return  home.tips on Halloween festival.



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