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County Red Cross...
Halloween
Safety Tips
October 12, 2011
Ghouls
and goblins will take over the
night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween
right.
Halloween’s greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains, but falls,
costume
mishaps and automobile collisions. The Red Cross wants your family to
have a
safe Halloween so we’re providing these tips, the Lucky 13:
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Map out the route that you plan to
roam, so adults are assured you will find your way home!
•
From the bravest of superheroes to
the noblest of knights, everyone should remember to bring their
flashlights!
•
If you visit a house where a
stranger resides, accept treats at the door and, please, don’t go
inside.
•
When you get ready to put on your
disguise, use face paint instead of masks, which will cover your eyes.
•
Always remember, before you embark,
to wear light-colored clothing to be seen in the dark! (And remember to
use
reflective tape, even on bikes, and brooms and the edges of your cape!)
•
Whether you walk, slither or sneak,
do it on the sidewalks and not in the street.
•
As you roam through the neighborhood
collecting your treats, please look both ways before crossing the
street! (And
speaking of streets, the corners are the place for trick or treaters to
cross
no matter their pace.)
•
Wigs, capes and costumes are
flammable attire, so avoid open flames to prevent a fire!
•
Use a glow stick instead of a candle
so your jack-o-lantern isn’t a safety gamble!
•
You may fly on a broom or a space
ship from Mars, but please be on the lookout for drivers in cars!
(Between
parked cars is no place to hide, be sure that you’re seen whether
you’re a
clown or a bride.)
•
Monsters and zombies should stay off
the lawn, and only visit homes with their porch lights turned on!
•
You may be dressed as a werewolf, a
cat or a frog, but be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.
For
additional information on how you
and your family can be prepared for emergencies on Halloween or on any
day of
the year, please contact your local chapter or visit http://www.RedCross.org.
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AT RED CROSS STORE!
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lanterns and safety, oh
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prepared
for life’s emergencies!
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