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Halloween Safety Tips

10/30/2014

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Halloween is a fun event for the entire family.  Make sure to follow these Halloween safety tips to ensure your Halloween is safe and enjoyable.

Trick or Treating:
  • Plan your route ahead of time.
  • Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
  • Carry a flashlight with new batteries after dark.
  • Always trick or treat in groups with an adult.
  • Stay on sidewalks and out of streets.
  • Cross only at designated crosswalks. Obey all pedestrian laws
  • Walk. Do not run. Use the sidewalk.
  • Watch out for open flames in jack-o-lanterns.
  • Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
  • Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.
  • Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.
  • Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
  • Don’t cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
  • Follow traffic signals and don’t jaywalk.
  • Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
  • Never accept rides from strangers.
  • Don’t eat any candy until it has been inspected by an adult.
  • Avoid candy that has loose wrappings or is unwrapped.
  • Avoid candy that is homemade or has puncture holes.
  • Teach children their home phone number and make sure they know how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Costume Safety:
  • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective.  Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.
  • Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater nighttime visibility.
  • Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet.
  • When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, look for and purchase only those that have a label indicating they are flame resistant.
  • Consider a loose-fitting costume to allow for warm clothes to be layered underneath, should the evening be chilly.
  • If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes. Consider removing the mask when crossing streets for greater visibility.
For Motorists
  • Drive slowly!  Remain cautious and drive slowly through the community.
  • Look for children walking or running on the street.
  • Do not use a cell phone while driving.
  • Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
  • Do not Drink and Drive!
ALWAYS report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or police. “See Something, Say Something” * Emergency 9-1-1 * Non-Emergency: 310-378-4211
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