Safe Halloween Tips
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Safe Halloween Tips
If you, family, or friends are going trick or treating, stay safe by following these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
| S | Swords, knives and other costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible. |
| A | Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. |
| F | Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. |
| E | Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. |
| H | Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don’t run from house to house. |
| A | Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. |
| L | Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible. |
| L | Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. |
| O | Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. |
| W | Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls. |
| E | Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. |
| E | Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers. |
| N | Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes. |