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 Purchase only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant
or flame-retardant. When creating a costume, choose
material that won't easily ignite if it comes in contact
with heat or flame. Avoid billowing or long trailing
features.
Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly
flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away
from all open flames and heat sources, including light
bulbs, heaters, etc.
Use flashlights when illuminating Jack-o-lanterns.
Use extreme caution when decorating with candle lit
Jack-O-Lanterns, and supervise children at all times
when candles are lit. When lighting candles inside Jack-O-Lanterns,
use long, fireplace-style matches and be sure to place
lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn including
doorsteps, walkways and yards.
Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, ensuring
nothing blocks escape routes.
Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch
lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are
much safer for trick-or-treaters, whose costumes may
brush against the lighting.
Instruct children to stay away from open flames or other
heat sources. Be sure children know how to stop, drop
and roll in the event their clothing catches fire. (Stop
immediately, drop to the ground, covering your
face with your hands, and roll over and over to
extinguish flames.)
Instruct children who are attending parties at others'
homes to locate the exits and plan how they would get
out in an emergency.
Provide children with lightweight flashlights to carry
for lighting or as part of their costumes.
Send someone a special Halloween e-card with Halloween
safety tips from Sparky the Firedog at www.sparkycards.org.
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Issued: October 20, 2006 |
