By: County of Orange Fire & EMS Department Halloween Safety Tips
🎃 Fab-BOO-Lous Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is this month! As we get ready for costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky fun, let’s keep safety in mind to help make it a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone.
Wear bright or reflective clothing. Carry a flashlight or glow stick. Stay on sidewalks and use crosswalks when available. Look both ways before crossing the street. 👻 Be Seen: With more children and families out after dark, take these precautions:
🎭 Choose Safe Costumes
Choose costumes that fit properly and won't cause trips or falls. Make sure masks don't block vision. Avoid long, trailing pieces. Add reflective tape or materials to costumes when possible.
🍬 Check Halloween Treats
Check treats before children eat them. Make sure packages are sealed and undamaged. Throw away anything that looks open, torn, or unusual. Choose age-appropriate treats for young children and watch for choking hazards.
Keep candles and open flames away from costumes and decorations. Consider battery-operated candles instead. Keep doorways, exits, and walkways clear. Check electrical decorations for damage and avoid overloading outlets. 🚒 Practice Fire Safety
Halloween brings extra pedestrians into our neighborhoods. Drivers should slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions, and watch carefully for children around intersections, driveways, crosswalks, and roadways. 🚗 Drivers, Slow Down
Let’s all do our part to make Halloween safe, fun, and enjoyable for everyone! 🎃🚑
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