TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT COSTUMES:
- Purchase costumes made of flame resistant or retardant material (Check the label). Fire resistant does not mean fire proof
- Keep hemlines short enough to prevent tripping
- Avoid loose and baggy sleeves. Stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric.
- Use make-up instead of masks which can obstruct vision.
- Use glow in the dark reflective tape on your costume.
TIPS FOR DECORATING:
- Never use candles to light jack-o’-lanterns, use battery powered lights.
- Instruct children to stay away from open flames.
- Be extremely careful with cornstalks and other harvest season items. Keep them away from sources of heat.
- Keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes
TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN NIGHT:
- Children should always go trick-or-treating with a responsible adult.
- If driving, be sure to watch for trick-or-treaters who are too busy to watch for you.
- Provide children with flashlights or glow sticks to carry for lighting and visibility.
- Do not allow children to carry sharp sticks or other objects that could cause injury to others.
- Keep your yard free of tripping hazards, such as garden tools, hoses, etc.
- Closely inspect all candy before allowing children to eat it. Discard any unwrapped treats from a stranger. If in doubt, throw it out.