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Red Cross Halloween Tips!

Let safety take over the night

 

October 14, 2013: 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 American Red Cross in the National Capital Region wants your family to have a safe Halloween so we’re providing these Lucky 13 tips:

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1. Map out the route that you plan to roam, so adults are assured you will find your way home!

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2. From the bravest of superheroes to the noblest of knights, everyone should remember to bring their flashlights!

 

3. If you visit a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the door and, please, don’t go inside.

 

4. When you get ready to put on your disguise, use face paint instead of masks, which will cover your eyes.

 

5. 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, and brooms and the edges of your cape!)

 

6. Whether you walk, slither or sneak, do it on the sidewalks and not in the street.

 

7. As you roam through the neighborhood collecting your treats, please look both ways
before crossing the street!

 

8. Wigs, capes and costumes are flammable attire, so avoid open flames to prevent a fire!

 

9. Use a glow stick instead of a candle so your jack-o-lantern isn’t a safety gamble!

 

10. You may fly on a broom or a space ship from Mars, but please be on the lookout for drivers in cars! (Between parked cars is no place to hide, be sure that you’re seen whether you’re a clown or a bride.)

 

11. Monsters and zombies should stay off the lawn, and only visit homes with their porch lights turned on!

 

12. You may be dressed as a werewolf, a cat or a frog, but be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.

 

13. 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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Glowsticks, lanterns and safety, oh my! Bring along these fun favorites on your Halloween outing and be prepared for life’s emergencies! www.redcrossstore.org and download our First Aid App from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

 

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org, follow  us on Twitter at @RedCrossNCR or follow our blog http://redcrossncr.blogspot.com
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