[chambernews] Halloween - Safety ~

[Karen Amundson (Chamber)]

/*Welcome To HALLOWEEN*/

/Halloween is one of the best times of the year. It is when adults get 
to be kids and kids get to be anything they want! Make sure your 
Halloween is fun AND safe. Use these tips, party themes, costume ideas, 
safety reminders and recipes for a "spook-tacular" Halloween night!/

*/HALLOWEEN SAFETY/*

/Each year, there are many Halloween safety tips, which are stressed by 
local law enforcement agencies, and for a good reasons. Following their 
advice makes sure everyone has a great night, stays safe and has fun all 
at the same time. Don't forget to think about "Fido's" safety, too!/

*/SAFETY TIPS/*

/Always go out in pairs. Groups are better! /

/Place a temporary bracelet on a young child marked with their home 
phone number./

/Tape glowsticks to the back of children's costumes /

/Use glowstick bracelets /

/Substitute glowsticks in place of candles in your indoor jack-o-lanterns /

/Give children small flashlights to use /

/Map out a route, including timings, and stick to it! /

/Carry cellular phones or pagers /

/Check all candy coming into the house /

/Head to the mall or school function rather than strange neighborhoods /

/Try to stay around a neighborhood where you know the people./

/All firecrackers and fireworks should only be handled by someone 
knowledgeable about using them; NEVER by children! Check by-law 
restrictions on fireworks and firecrackers in your area. /

/Light up your doorstep well and remove items that may cause children to 
trip or fall./

/Keep your dogs well inside the house, away from the door, children and 
fireworks. /

*/Its almost Halloween. Please be aware of the small children trick or 
treating this Halloween night. Darkness will fall early./*
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