Help Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween October 30, 2008 - With Halloween just a day away, the Houston Police Department wants to remind parents of some dos and don’ts of personal safety when you take your little goblins out trick-or-treating tomorrow (Oct 31). The safest way to celebrate Halloween is to participate in an organized event coordinated by a local school or church. For those who still want to observe the holiday in the traditional manner, the HPD suggests following these tips: Children should wear light-colored costumes short enough to prevent tripping. Reflective tape can be added to enhance visibility. Your child should be able to see properly through a mask. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times, should stay within their neighborhood, and only visit homes of people they know. Carry a flashlight after sunset. Examine all candy or treats at home before allowing your child to eat them. If any candy appears to be tampered with, throw it away. Keep your costumed children away from pets since the animals might panic and not recognize the child. Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Foam rubber is a good substitute. Remember that we owe it to our children to help keep them safe. |
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