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Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety. Los Angeles Fire Department Suggestions for Children and Adults By: Nancy Garcia. Halloween Planning ( The Costume). Plan to wear costumes that are bright or add a bright component to the costume (i.e. reflective tape)

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Halloween Safety

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  1. Halloween Safety Los Angeles Fire Department Suggestions for Children and Adults By: Nancy Garcia

  2. Halloween Planning(The Costume) • Plan to wear costumes that are bright or add a bright component to the costume (i.e. reflective tape) • Because masks prevent eyesight, have children remove their masks when they are walking down the street. • Make sure the shoes fit well and are comfortable. • Make sure the costume and accessories (i.e. wigs) are flame resistant.

  3. Halloween Planning(Important Tips) • Be prepared with a flashlight and make sure to buy new batteries. • Teach children their home phone number (or attach it to them) and teach them how to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost. • If you will be handing out candy make sure it is individually wrapped.

  4. Halloween Decorations • Consider fire safety when decorating. Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or special effects. • Let children help with the Jack o’ Lantern design but have an adult do the carving. • Take the time to remove hazardous items that might cause children to fall when they visit your home.

  5. Trick or Treating Alternatives • Find a special event or start one yourself. • Community Centers, Shopping Malls and Houses of Worship may have events. • Arrange a visit to a Retirement Home or Senior Center. • Create and alliance with College Fraternities, Sororities or Service Clubs for children’s face painting or carnival.

  6. Before the Night Starts • Make sure children get a good meal before going trick or treating, this will discourage them from filling up on Halloween treats. • Plan and review the trick or treating route with your children. • Remind all household drivers to remain cautious and drive slowly.

  7. The Halloween NightWhile Trick-Or-Treating • Make sure all children are accompanied by an adult. • Don’t enter stranger homes or cars. • Walk and don’t run across the street and make sure you are in a group. • Do not eat any treats until they are thoroughly checked by an adult at home.

  8. After Trick-Or-Treating • Sort and check all treats. • Throw away any spoiled unwrapped or suspicious items. • Establish a rule for how many treats children should eat on the days following Halloween.

  9. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween! If you would like more information call your local fire department or visit www.lafd.org/hween.htm This information was provided by the Los Angeles Fire Department

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