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FCFRD News Blog : Make Halloween A TREAT, Not A TRICK!

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Press release from the FCFRD News Blog:

October 27, 2021

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Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will soon be coming out all over the area. Halloween is a festive occasion that we need to celebrate safely.

Traditional jack-o-lanterns with candles are a tremendous fire hazard. A better way to light up your jack-o-lantern is to use a small string of holiday lights with yellow and red flashing bulbs. Additionally, small battery powered candles can be used.

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You’ve now created a “fire safe” jack-o-lantern that will send a chill down every goblin’s spine.

If your children are preparing to go trick-or-treating, take these safety precautions:

  • Make sure all costumes are flame retardant. Most commercial costumes are made of flame-retardant material and you should ask your fabric shop for flame-retardant material if you make your own costume.
  • Make sure your children can see and be seen. Expand the eye holes in commercial masks to improve peripheral vision. Add reflective tape to costumes to make them more visible to motorists.
  • Ensure that each trick-or-treater has a working flashlight.
  • Tell the children to remove their masks and look both ways before they cross a street.
  • Never let a group of children trick-or-treat alone. Adult supervision is a safety “must” during Halloween.
  • Tell Kids to stay away from candles and jack-o’-lanterns that may be on steps and porches. Their costumes could catch fire if they get too close.
  • Kids should never carry candles when they are trick-or-treating. Always use a flashlight, flame-less candle, or light stick.
  • Tell kids to let you know right away if they see other kids playing with matches or lighters.
  • This fun tradition can be done safely during the pandemic if families keep activities outdoors, wear a cloth or surgical mask (don’t rely on a costume mask to protect you), avoid crowded doorsteps, and wash hands before eating candy.

    • Let’s keep all our gremlins, ghosts, and ghouls safe to enjoy another Halloween celebration next year.

    Make Halloween a TREAT, not a TRICK!

    This press release was produced by the FCFRD News Blog. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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