Emergency Management News

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Make Halloween a Treat


Use flashlights or battery-operated candles for Halloween
Keep your costumes, decorations, and treats safe for a Happy Halloween.

  • Look for flame-resistant costumes with bright colors or trimmed with reflective tape to make them more visible to drivers.
  • Carry brightly colored trick-or-treat bags or bags decorated with reflective tape. 
  • Use flameless candles or glow sticks for jack-o’-lanterns and other decorations.
  • Decorations like cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep exits clear of these items.
  • Make sure children’s masks include eyeholes big enough to see through to avoid injury and nose holes for proper breathing.

Find additional information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Halloween Safety page. 

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