Are you aware of the hazards associated with Halloween? Tips for a safe trick or treating experience.

 

 

Tuesday October 25, 2011, 1:42 PM Fremont Police Department (CA) Community: Are you aware of the hazards associated with Halloween? Tips for a safe trick or treating experience. Children Should: - Not trick or treat without parents. - Cross streets only at corners. - Never cross the street between parked cars. - Carry a flashlight or glow stick and/or wear reflective tape. - Be aware of motor vehicles that may be turning into or backing out of driveways. - Never go into a stranger's house. Parents Should: - Walk with their children or make sure children are accompanied by a trusted adult. - Make sure trick-or-treaters will be safe when visiting your home. Remove lawn decorations and sprinklers, toys and bicycles or anything that might obstruct your walkway. Provide a well lit outside entrance to your home. Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters. - Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism. - Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats. - Not leave candles unattended, try votive candles in your jack o lanterns. Costume Safety Tips: - Costumes, masks, beards and wigs should be flame resistant. - Costumes should be light, bright and clearly visible to motorists, adding reflective tape can help make your child more visible to motorists. - Make-up is safer than a mask, which can obscure vision. Test the make-up to make sure your child doesn't have an alergic reaction. - Avoid oversize costumes and high-heeled shoes that can cause a child to trip. - Children should carry a flashlight to easily see and be seen. - Trick-or-treat bags should not be too large; they can obscure vision or cause a child to trip. - Costumes should have reflective strips or glow-in-the-dark patches. Halloween Hazards: • Sharp or pointed toy weapons. • Open flames. • Dangerous roadways. • Treacherous "treats" - examine all treats for signs of tampering and choking hazards. Children should not eat homemade treats made by strangers. • Do not allow children to carve pumpkins alone (special pumpkin cutters for kids are available at your local grocery or Halloween store). Consider attending a carnival or festival offered by many schools and faith communities in your area. For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by Fremont Police Department (CA), 2000 Stevenson Blvd, PO Box 5007, Fremont, CA 94538 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. Powered by . © 2011 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

SUNIL SETHI REAL ESTATE REALTOR, Broker, President, MBA Fremont Real Estate