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This Saturday, October 31 is Halloween (eve of All Saints’ Day) and boys and girls of all ages will be “trick-or-treating”. Unfortunately, Halloween is not as carefree as it once was. Below are some safety tips from the the National Safety Council<\/p>\n
Motorists – The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on Halloween.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.<\/p>\n
\u2022 At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.<\/p>\n
Parents – Before children start out on their “trick or treat” rounds, parents should:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Children should only stop at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never enter a stranger’s home.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Establish a return time.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not to eat any treat until they return home.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Costume Design<\/p>\n \u2022 Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Costumes should be loose so warm clothes (weather permitting) can be worn underneath.<\/p>\n \u2022 Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard. (Falls are the leading cause of injuries on Halloween.)<\/p>\n \u2022 Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother’ s high heels are not a good idea for safe walking.<\/p>\n \u2022 Hats and scarfs should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children’s eyes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, however, make sure it fits securely and has eye-holes large enough to allow full vision.<\/p>\n \u2022 If you set jack-o-lanterns on your porch with candles in them, make sure that they are far enough out of the way so that childrens costumes won’t accidentally be set on fire.<\/p>\n \u2022 If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible.<\/p>\n Accessories<\/p>\n \u2022 Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark.<\/p>\n \u2022 Carrying flashlights will help children see better and be seen more clearly.<\/p>\n \u2022 Knives, swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects.<\/p>\n On the way – Children should understand and follow these rules:<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Walk, do not run,<\/span> <\/strong>from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.<\/p>\n \u2022 Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.<\/p>\n \u2022 Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.<\/p>\n Treats – To ensure a safe trick-or-treat outing, parents are urged to:<\/p>\n \u2022 Give children an early meal before going out.<\/p>\n \u2022 Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.<\/p>\n \u2022 To avoid the temptation of eating their trick-or-treat goodies, bring snacks in case they get hungry along the way. Wash fruit and slice into small pieces.<\/p>\n \u2022 When in doubt, throw it out.<\/p>\n \u2022 Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12.<\/p>\n \u2022 Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.<\/p>\n \u2022 Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.<\/p>\n \u2022 Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This Saturday, October 31 is Halloween (eve of All Saints’ Day) and boys and girls of all ages will be “trick-or-treating”. Unfortunately, Halloween is not as carefree as it once was. Below are some safety tips from the the National Safety Council Motorists – The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1401,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13054"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1401"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13054"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13054\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.myewm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}