HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN NIGHT!

 

A.  BEFORE YOU LEAVE

       1.   EAT A HEALTHY MEAL!!!!! 
       2.   REVIEW the Safety Rules (see below)      
       3.   DO a Safety Check on the costumes....be sure everything works, there are no tripping hazards and if you are wearing a mask the child can see forward and side way,  all shoes are comfortable

B.  HALLOWEEN NIGHT SAFETY RULES

       1.  NO Running      
       2.  STAY with the group 
       3.  UNDER 12 should Trick or Treat and cross streets                       with an adult at corners and crosswalks.     
       4.  NO Eating Candy till you get home and check it    
       5.  STAY on the sidewalk      
       6.  LOOK both ways before crossing the street       
       7.  STOP at only familiar houses and only those with
                a Porch Light on.      
       8.  ESTABLISH the route you will be going      
       9.  NEVER go inside a house to get a treat...stay on the porch       
      10  DON'T play near Jack 'O Lanterns
      11. WATCH for cars turning or backing up.
      12 DON'T Dart into the street

C.  CANDY

       1.  THE BAG...A Light Color with Reflective Strips       
       2.  INSPECT all candy BEFORE your child eats even
                  one piece            
                a.  If your child insists before you get home...with
                      a flashlight inspect the candy           
                b.  Carry the bag if you must            
                c.  TOSS candy with faded wrappers,  with holes or
                    tears or no wrapper at all            
                d.  REMOVE candy that can be a choking hazard especially for those under 3 yrs              3. DO NOT accept food products - from people you don't know
                a.  Set aside and discard later
        4.  CHECK fruit for injection or puncture wounds or foreign objects             
                a.  Wash the item, feel and inspect the skin and slice before serving 

                b.  If not certain - toss it

        5.  LIMIT the amount of candy your child eats to avoid a 
                  tummy ache

        6.  KEEP the candy up and out of the way

D.  DRIVING

Auto Accidents on Halloween night are as high or higher than on Labor Day Weekend.  Do not Drink and Drive.  Do Not Talk on phone or Text and Drive...Be a part of the solution.

        1.  SLOW DOWN....especially in residential 

                   neighborhoods

        2.  BE ALERT  Children are excited on Halloween 

        3.  TAKE EXTRA TIME to look....

                 a.  intersections, medians, and curbs

        4.  ENTER AND EXIT Driveways and alleys carefully

                    and slowly

        5.  ELIMINATE distractions inside your car - be hyper vigilant

        6.  TURN HEADLIGHTS on early....to see children sooner

         

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Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week is an important time to educate children about fire safety and prevention. Here are some child safety tips you can share during this week or at any time to help keep kids safe from fires:

Install Smoke Alarms: Ensure that smoke alarms are installed on every level of your home, including inside and outside sleeping areas. Help children understand what smoke alarms sound like. Teach them what to do if /when they hear them.

Test Smoke Alarms Regularly: Show your child how to test smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly. 

Create an Escape Plan: Develop a fire escape plan with your children. Draw a simple floor plan of your home and mark two escape routes from each room. Teach them how to crawl low under smoke to stay safe.

Practice Fire Drills: Regularly practice fire drills with your family. Time how long it takes to get from various parts of the house to the meeting point outside. Make it a game, so kids are motivated to do it.

Teach Stop, Drop, and Roll: Ensure your children know what to do if their clothes catch on fire. Teach them to stop, drop to the ground, cover their face with their hands, and roll to put out the flames.

Kitchen Safety: If age-appropriate, teach your children how to use the stove safely. Emphasize the importance of keeping flammable items away from the stove and using oven mitts or pot holders.

Keep Matches and Lighters Out of Reach: Stress that matches and lighters are tools for adults only and should be kept out of children's reach.

Safe Candle Use: If you use candles at home, teach children not to touch them and to never leave them unattended. Consider using battery-operated candles instead.

Electrical Safety: Teach children not to overload electrical outlets and to report any frayed or damaged cords to an adult.

Stay Low in Smoke: Teach kids to stay low to the ground if they encounter smoke during a fire. Smoke rises, and the air near the floor is generally clearer.

Cool Door Handles: Show children how to check door handles for heat before opening doors during a fire. If the handle is hot, they should find another way out.

Emergency Services: Teach children how to call 911 in case of an emergency. Practice making the call and providing their address.

Stay Out and Stay Safe: Emphasize that once they are outside during a fire, they should never re-enter the house for any reason. They should wait for firefighters to arrive.

Fire Safety in Public Places: Explain that fire safety is important not just at home but also in public places. Show them where fire exits are when you're out and about.

Fire Safety Resources: Introduce your child to fire safety educational materials, videos, and games designed for kids. Many fire departments have websites with interactive resources.

Remember that repetition is key when teaching children about fire safety. Make it a part of regular conversations and practice fire drills regularly to ensure that your child knows what to do in case of a fire emergency.

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