IRVING POLICE DEPARTMENT SHARES HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
Halloween may be great fun for kids, but for parents who want their children to remain safe, the evening can be a little scary. The Irving Police Department offers the following safety tips to make sure that accidents and injuries don’t cast a spell over the evening’s festivities.
Making Costumes Safe
- Only wear flame-retardant materials.
- Keep costumes short to prevent tripping or falling in the street.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Use make-up instead of a mask. Masks can obstruct vision – a dangerous thing when crossing streets or walking up and down steps.
- Wear light colors or put reflective tape on costumes to increase visibility at night.
- Warn children that even fake knives, swords and guns can accidentally hurt someone if not handled properly.
Making Your Neighborhood Safe
- Welcome trick-or-treaters by turning on exterior lights.
- Remove objects from your yard that may be hazardous to visitors.
- Drive slowly through neighborhoods.
Trick-or-Treating Safety
- Young children should always be accompanied by an adult and should not wander farther than arms reach.
- Older children should travel in groups.
- Set a time limit for trick-or-treating and map out a safe route.
- Do not take short cuts through backyards, alleys or playing fields.
- Designate a specific time for older children to return home.
- Take a flashlight or glow stick if trick-or-treating after dark.
- Only visit homes with the exterior lights on.
Eating the Treats
- Instruct children not to eat any treats until they get home.
- Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it, and throw out anything that is not in the original wrapper.
- Throw away homemade goodies unless you know the person who gave it to your child.
For more information about making your Halloween a safe and fun experience, contact the Irving Police Department at 972-273-1010 or visit www.irvingpd.com.
Source:
Susan Rose | Community Outreach Manager | Media Relations
City of Irving | City Manager’s Office | Strategic Services Team
825 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060
Office (972) 721-2777 | Cell (972) 742-2325
srose@cityofirving.org
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