Halloween Safety Tips from Central Fire Protection District

TRICK OR TREATING:

Set ground rules with your children before they leave the house:

• Where are they going?
• What time will they be home?
• Cross streets at corners or crosswalks
• Do not enter the home of someone you don’t know
• Do not accept rides in cars from strangers
• Approach only homes that are well lit as a sign of welcome
• Carry a flashlight
• Use sidewalks
• Teach children to call 911 in the event of an emergency
• Parents should inspect all treats before they are eaten by children
• Keep children away from loose or fenced animals
• Discard treats that appear to be tampered with

CHILDREN SHOULD GO OUT IN GROUPS – NOT ALONE!

COSTUMES & DECORATIONS:

• Costumes and decorations should be made of flame retardant materials
• Use glow sticks instead of candles
• If using candles, keep them clear of combustible materials
• Inspect electrically powered decorations for damage before using them
• Turn off electrical decorations before going to sleep

Each year around Halloween we set our clocks back one hour. This is a way to remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

For more safety information, contact your local fire or police department