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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue News Release, October 16, 2006
For Immediate Release
For more information contact:
Ray Yeakley, Public Information Officer
Fire Rescue Department
Telephone: 272-6600
Halloween Safety and Haunted Houses
Stay Safe This Halloween
Costumes:
· Make sure costumes are short and snug and made of flame resistant material. Billowy capes and skirts can trip you up and catch fire if they brush up against jack-o-lanterns or candle flames.
· Make sure shoes fit. Floppy shoes are hard to walk in and may make you trip.
· Use non-toxic make-up rather than masks. Masks can block your vision.
· Wear reflective tape on your costume and carry a flashlight so cars can see you. Always trick-or-treat in groups and cross at cross walks. Homes:
· Turn your lights on. Black lights and strobe lights are fun, but make it difficult to see.
· Don't use luminaries with candles. They may be knocked over easily and children's costumes may touch the flames and ignite.
· Use a special LED "pumpkin light" for your jack-o-lantern, rather than a candle. They burn for up to 70 hours and are much safer than candles. Treats:
· Check your children's treats before they eat them. Only allow store bought, wrapped candy. Planning a Haunted House? Contact Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Plans Review, 276-8433 or 274-6723 for guidelines to help ensure that your Haunted House is safe. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Fire Marshal's Office
Sam Walthour, Fire Marshal
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