Halloween Safety – San Bernardino County Fire Protection District

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and family fun! A few simple safety precautions can help keep your Halloween safe and enjoyable for everyone.

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From the Office of the Fire Marshal: The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District reminds everyone that a few simple safety precautions can help keep Halloween safe and enjoyable for all. The scariest thing about Halloween should be the costumes, not preventable accidents or injuries!

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Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and family fun! Watch our quick video for simple tips that help keep trick-or-treaters safe, visible, and fire safe.

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Trick-or-Treat Checklist

	Flashlight See sidewalks, steps, and paths.


	Glow Sticks & Reflective Gear Help drivers see you after dark.


	Flame-Resistant Costume Avoid loose-fitting materials that could catch fire.


	Planned Route Make sure your family knows where you are going.


	Adult or Group Little kids should always go with an adult.


	Doorway Only Accept treats at the door. Never go inside a house.


	Battery Candles Safer than open flames in jack-o-lanterns.

Do

	Halloween parties are safer than trick-or-treating.


	Daylight trick-or-treating is safer than going out after dark.


	Stay in your neighborhood and visit only people you know.


	Visit only houses where the lights are on.


	Avoid dark or poorly lit streets.


	Carry a flashlight to help you see sidewalks, steps, and paths.


	Plan your trick-or-treat route and make sure your family knows where it is. Then stick to it!


	Accept treats only in the doorway. Never go inside a house.


	Keep an eye on jack-o-lanterns lit by candles. Animals can knock them over and start a fire.


	Obey all traffic signals, both as a pedestrian and a driver.

Don’t

	Never trick-or-treat alone. Travel in a group, or best of all, have a parent with you. Little kids should always go with an adult.


	Never approach strangers in automobiles, even if they offer a treat. Especially at night.


	Don’t play near lit jack-o-lanterns.


	No one should drive while wearing a mask.


	Never dart out from between parked cars.


	Don’t trick-or-treat in busy commercial areas or where there is heavy traffic.

Fire Safety

	Choose flame-resistant costumes and avoid loose-fitting materials that could catch fire.


	Use battery-operated candles instead of open flames in jack-o-lanterns and decorations.


	Keep decorations away from heat sources, candles, and electrical equipment.


	Make sure decorations do not block exits, hallways, or escape routes.

Driver Safety

	Slow down in residential neighborhoods and remain alert for children.


	Avoid distractions and watch carefully for pedestrians crossing streets.


	Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.


	No one should drive while wearing a mask or costume that limits vision.

Home Safety

	Keep walkways and porches well-lit and free of tripping hazards.


	Secure extension cords and decorations so they don’t become tripping hazards.


	Make sure smoke alarms are working and your family knows how to safely exit the home in an emergency.


	Use flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective materials to increase pedestrian visibility.

Before you eat those treats, have an adult check ALL of your candy, whether it’s wrapped or not. If you find something suspicious, do not take it to the fire department. Put it aside in a separate bag and call your local police department for further advice.

Stay Alert. Stay Visible. Stay Fire Safe. From all of us at the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, we wish you and your family a safe, fun, and Happy Halloween!

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