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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS TO HELP YOU HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE DAY FROM THE

MONROE TOWNSHIP OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

PARENTAL TIPS

  • An adult should always accompany children under 12 years of age.
  • Do not use open flame candles in jack-o-lanterns.  Commercially available battery operated lanterns are much safer and do not pose a fire hazard.
  • Do not hand out homemade or unwrapped candies to children.
  • Parents should plan a route for your child to use while trick-or-treating and set a return time for your child.
  • To welcome trick-or-treaters, switch on your porch lights or any exterior lights.

 

TRICK OR TREAT TIPS

  • Do not go inside anyone’s house. Remain on the step or porch at all times.
  • Do not go into a stranger’s automobile
  • Do not take shortcuts through backyards, alleys, or parks.
  • Walk, don’t run.
  • When crossing the street look both ways. Do not cross in between cars.
  • Always use the sidewalk.
  • Trick-or-treat on well lit streets within your neighborhood.
  • Children should always travel in a group.
  • Use the buddy system. Make sure you have at least on buddy with you the entire evening.
  • When you return home, have an adult examine and discard all candies that are not sealed or wrapped by the candy manufacturer.  Never eat homemade or candy.
  • Never accept candy from strangers.
  • Carry a cell phone with you.

 

COSTUME TIPS

  • Only purchase and use flame retardant costumes.
  • Children should wear white, reflective clothing, or use reflective tape and carry a flashlight or glow stick.
  • Costumes should fit properly. Avoid loose or baggy costumes.
  • Avoid any time of open flame while wearing a costume.
  • If a mask is worn, make sure the eye, nose and mouth openings are large enough for adequate sight and breathing.
  • Remember – a flame retardant costume does not mean that it is fire proof. Always keep you costume away from any open flame or other heat sources.

 

TIPS FOR MOTORISTS

  • Beware of children darting out from between parked cards.
  • Use caution when entering and exiting driveways.
  • During twilight and evening hours be mindful of children wearing dark costumes.