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Red Cross Halloween Tips
Slay the
Fear
A Happy Halloween, Not a Fright Night
Tricks for Planning a Safe Halloween
Ghouls and goblins
will take over the night.
But even scary
creatures need to be safe
and celebrate
Halloween right.
Halloween’s
greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains,
but falls, costume
mishaps and automobile collisions.
The Red Cross
wants your family to have a safe Halloween
so we’re providing
these tips, the lucky 13:
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Map out the
route that you plan to roam, so adults are assured you will find your way
home!
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From the
bravest of superheroes to the noblest of knights, everyone should remember to
bring their flashlights!
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If you visit
a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the door and, please, don’t
go inside.
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When you get
ready to put on your disguise, use face paint instead of masks, which will
cover your eyes.
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Always
remember, before you embark, to wear light-colored clothing to be seen in the
dark! (And remember to use reflective tape, even on bikes, skateboards and
brooms!)
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Whether you
walk, slither or sneak, do it on the sidewalks and not in the street.
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As you roam
through the neighborhood collecting your treats, please look both ways before
crossing the street! (And cross from the corner!)
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Wigs, capes
and costumes are flammable attire, so avoid open flames to prevent a fire!
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Use a glow
stick instead of a candle so your jack-o-lantern isn’t a safety gamble!
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You may fly
on a broom or a space ship from Mars, but please be on the lookout for drivers
in cars! (And don’t hide between parked vehicles).
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Monsters and
zombies should stay off the lawn, and only visit homes with their porch lights
turned on!
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You may be
dressed as a werewolf, a cat or a frog, but be cautious around strange
animals, especially dogs.
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Have a
grown-up inspect your candy when you’re done trick-or-treating to remove open
packages and choking hazards before eating.
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