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The Red Cross
Has Your
“Lucky 13”
for Halloween
Gaston County Chapter of the American Red Cross Offers “Trick” to Safety
this Halloween
Everyone Should Follow the “Lucky 13”
Gastonia, October 23, 2008 – Ghouls and goblins will
take over the night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and
celebrate Halloween right. Halloween’s
greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains, but falls, costume
mishaps and automobile collisions. The Gaston County Chapter of
the American Red Cross wants your family to have a safe Halloween so
we’re providing these tips, the lucky 13:
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Map out the route that you plan to roam, so adults are assured you
will find your way home!
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From the bravest of superheroes to the noblest of knights, everyone
should remember to bring their flashlights!
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If you visit a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the
door and, please, don’t go inside.
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When you get ready to put on your disguise, use face paint instead
of masks, which will cover your eyes.
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Always remember, before you embark, to wear light-colored clothing
to be seen in the dark! (And remember to use reflective tape, even
on bikes, skateboards and brooms!)
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Whether you walk, slither or sneak, do it on the sidewalks and not
in the street.
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As you roam through the neighborhood collecting your treats, please
look both ways before crossing the street! (And cross from the
corner!)
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Wigs, capes and costumes are flammable attire, so avoid open flames
to prevent a fire!
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Use a glow stick instead of a candle so your jack-o-lantern isn’t a
safety gamble!
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You may fly on a broom or a space ship from Mars, but please be on
the lookout for drivers in cars! (And don’t hide between parked
vehicles).
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Monsters and zombies should stay off the lawn, and only visit homes
with their porch lights turned on!
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You may be dressed as a werewolf, a cat or a frog, but be cautious
around strange animals, especially dogs.
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Have a grown-up inspect your candy when you’re done
trick-or-treating to remove open packages and choking hazards before
eating.
For more information, call
the Gaston County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 704-864-2623 |
