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Halloween Safety Tips
Trick-or-Treating hours in Independence Township: 6:00 PM to 7:00
PM.
Parents and adults:
- Supervise the outing for children under age 12.
- Establish a curfew (a return time) for older children.
- Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches,
lawns, and sidewalks and by placing jack-o-lanterns away from
doorways and landings.
- Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard
candies, or small toys as treats to young children.
- Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it.
Parents and adults should ensure the safety of pedestrian
trick-or-treaters:
- Make sure children are supervised as they cross the street.
- Drive slowly.
- Watch for children in the street and on medians.
- Exit driveways and side streets carefully.
- Have children get out of cars on the curbside, not on the
traffic side.
Children should:
- Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather then
entering houses.
- Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.
- Know their phone number in case an emergency telephone call
is necessary.
- Have their names and addresses attached to their costumes.
- Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect
them.
- Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid
or sharp.
When walking in neighborhoods Children should:
- Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing
yards.
- Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they
exist), and do not cross between parked cars.
- Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before
crossing.
- Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame
retardant.
- Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can
obstruct a child’s vision.)
- Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes.
- Avoid wearing long, baggy or loose costumes or oversized
shoes (to prevent tripping).
- Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
And a few tips about pumpkins:
- Carve pumpkins on stable, flat surfaces with good lighting.
- Have children draw a face on the outside of the pumpkin and
have parents do the cutting.
- Place lighted pumpkins away from curtains and other
flammable objects, and do not leave lighted pumpkins unattended.
Parents are encouraged to share these tips with their children to
ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for the entire family.
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