Be Safe this Halloween! |
By Chief Justin Lee | |
October 26, 2015 | |
Our latest data shows that there are 10,300 fires during the there-day period around Halloween. These fires cause about 25 deaths, 125 injuries and $83 million in property loss. Let’s help our communities be safer during Halloween by: • Choose a costume without long trailing fabric. This can cause a child to trip or may touch flames in jack-o’-lanterns or other decorations. • If you make your own costume, use materials that won’t catch on fire easily if they come in contact with heat or flame. • Give your children flashlights or glow sticks so they can see where they are walking. • Keep decorations away from candles, light bulbs or heaters. • Consider using flameless candles or glow sticks in your jack-o’-lantern. • Keep exits clear of decorations. Courtesy of the US Fire Administration |
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