Stay Safe This Halloween

 

Whether you’re lighting a jack-o-lantern or making costumes, use these tips to make your Halloween safe and fun.

  • Use flashlights or battery-operated candles for Halloween decorations.
  • Keep Halloween decorations away from open flames, light bulbs, and heaters. Decorations like cornstalks and crepe paper can catch on fire easily.
  • Look for “Flame Resistant” or “Flame Retardant” labels on costumes because candles and flammable costumes can be a dangerous combination. If you make costumes at home, choose flame-resistant fabrics like nylon and polyester.
  • Always have an adult go along with children when trick or treating.
  • Use sidewalks when trick or treating. Cross only at street corners and crosswalks.

To learn more about the causes of Halloween-related fires, visit here.

Also, here is an informative video

 

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