Happy Halloween everyone! Here are some great tips from the CDC for safe trick-or-treating:
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Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
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Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
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Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
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Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
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Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don’t run from house to house.
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Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
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Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.
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Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
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Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
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Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
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Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
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Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. It’s a rare treat to actually have Halloween fall on a Saturday. We expect lots of kids in our neighborhood, how about you?