pstrongemfont color00009b size4 fontemstrongpp alignleftMake this Halloween a time of safe frights by practicing these safety habits.ppfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTp alignleftHalloween is one of the most thrilling nights of the year for children and also one of thepp alignleftmost dangerous. Halloween can indeed be scary with increases in pedestrian injuries burns andpp alignleftfalls among children.pfontbfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTp alignleftPedestrians and Trafficpfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontbpp alignleftfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Children should trick or treat in groups and be accompanied by an adult. They should never enter a homefontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Visit only people you know in familiar areas.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Carry a flashlight to see and be seen. Use reflective tape on costumes bags and sacks.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpp alignleftyour children to stay on the sidewalk at all times and to cross streets at crosswalks and intersections.pfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Do not cut across yards. Lawn ornaments and clothes lines become ldquohidden hazardsrdquo in the dark. Tellfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpp alignleftwalking in streets medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways and streets slowly and carefully.pp alignleftTeach children to exit and enter cars on the curb side away from traffic.pfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Motorists ndash Obey all traffic signs and signals. Slow down in residential neighborhoods. Watch for childrenfontfontbfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTp alignleftCostumespfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3When purchasing a costume check to be sure itrsquos flame resistant.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Make sure your costume lets you see and hear perfectly. You need to be able to watch and listen for cars.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Make sure your costume fits. Itrsquos easy to trip on costumes that are too long or shoes that are too big.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpp alignleftcostumes so drivers can see them better.pfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Wear light or brightly-colored clothing. Put ldquoglow-in-the-darkrdquo or reflective patches or strips on yourfontfontbfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTp alignleftTreatspfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Teach children to not eat treats until an adult checks them for tampering.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Check any toys or novelty items for choking hazards to children less than three years of age.fontfontbfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTfont size4 faceTimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTp alignleftDecorationspfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Use glow sticks or battery operated candles inside jack-o-lanterns instead of open flame candles.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Keep candles pumpkins with candles matches and lighters out of childrenrsquos reach.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3If you do use candles in your jack-o-lanterns never leave them unattended.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Remove obstacles from lawns steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.fontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpp alignleftcould be ignited.pfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Indoors keep candles and jack-o-lanterns away from curtains decorations and other combustibles thatfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullpp alignlefttesting laboratory.pfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Indoors or outside use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognizedfontfontfont size2 faceSymbolMTfont size2 faceSymbolMTp alignleftbullppwires or lose connections. Discard damaged sets. Donrsquot overload extensions cords.pfontfontfont faceTimesNewRomanPSMTfont size3Check each set of lights new or old for broken or cracked sockets frayed or barefontfontbbbpp alignleftor an apartment unless accompanied by an adult.p
