Tips For A Safe Halloween

Playing It Safe Makes It Fun For Every One

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by Mike Ford

Story Created: Oct 30, 2012 at 8:09 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Oct 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE- Halloween brings youngsters out for trick or treating. The American Red Cross is sharing  tips to make this a fun and safe evening.

COSTUME SAFETY
• Layer clothing under costumes to ensure kids stay warm while outside.
• Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
• Use flame-resistant costumes.
• Use face makeup instead of masks, which can cover their eyes and make it hard to see.
 

BE SAFE WHILE OUT AND ABOUT
• Make sure trick-or-treaters have a flashlight.
• Visit only the homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door—never go inside.
• Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.
• Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner.
• Don’t cut across yards or between parked cars.
• Be cautious around strange animals, moose love pumpkin.
 

GREETING TRICK OR TREATERS
• Make sure the outdoor lights are on.
• Clear snow from sidewalks and steps. Use non-toxic ice-melt if walkways are icy.
• Clear the porch or front yard of any obstacles that a child could trip over.
• Restrain pets.
• Use a glow stick instead of a candle in jack-o-lanterns to avoid a fire hazard.
 

For more on staying safe connect with us.

alaska.redcross.org/

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