Have a safe Halloween

Here are a few safety tips, from the center of Disease control, to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters 

• Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
  
• Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
  
• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
  
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
  
• Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don't run from house to house.
  
• Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
  
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.
  
• Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
  
• Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
  
• Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
  
• Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
  
• Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

For more information visit  http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/