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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS |
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www.halloweensafetytips.com
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MORE HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
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Deputy Ron Cunningham, HCSO Patrol District I
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| The National Confectioners Association and the Chocolate Manufacturers Association have established the
following safety tips to help make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable one. |
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Costume Safety
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Use makeup or face paint instead of masks, but if masks are used, make sure that they fit properly and
have holes large enough for mouth and eyes.
Choose costumes that are marked flame retardant.
Wear light-colored clothing at night, short enough to prevent tripping. Add reflective tape or reflectors to dark-colored
costumes.Make props such as magic wands and swords out of cardboard, rather than metal or wood. |
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Trick-or-Treat
Safety
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Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only.
Have children bring treats home for adult inspection before they are eaten.
Accompany small and elementary school age children when they are trick-or-treating and send older children in groups..
Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.
Have children stay within the neighborhood; only visit homes you know.
If you suspect that any candy has been tampered with, please call the Harris County Sheriff's Department or your
local law enforcement agency. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
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| -- This article was originally published in the Heatherwood
Happenings Newsletter (November 2000, p. 9). |
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Updated 12/31/08 |
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