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Red
Cross Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Adults
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on
neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers
parents some safety tips to help prepare their children
for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween
should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following
some common sense practices can keep events safer and
more fun.
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Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street.
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Look both ways before crossing the street to check for
cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms.
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Cross the street only at corners.
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Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars.
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* Wear light-colored or
reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. (And
remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards,
and brooms, too!)
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* Plan your route and share
it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with
you.
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* Carry a flashlight to
light your way.
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* Keep away from open fires
and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flamable.)
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Visit homes that have the porch light on
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* Accept your treats at
the door and never go into a stranger's house.
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Use face paint rather than masks or things that will
cover your eyes.
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Be cautious of animals and strangers.
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Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. And
don't eat candy if the package is already opened.
- *Small,
hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young
children.
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