Disaster Recovery Tip #44: Stay Safe this Halloween
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Mon, Oct 31, 2011
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Trick or Treat!
Seeing as it is Halloween, we felt it was appropriate to take a break from the ordinary and talk about preparedness of another sort…preparing your ghouls and goblins for a safe night of trick-or-treating. By taking a few common sense measures, you can ensure a safe and happy Halloween for all. Happy Halloween!
Recommended Safety Tips From The CDC:
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Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. |
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Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. |
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Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. |
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Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. |
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Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. |
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Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation. |
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Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. |
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Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. |
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Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. |
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Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. |
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Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well. |
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Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside. |
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Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes. |
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