How to Be #FDNYSmart This Halloween!

Hey friends!

It’s time for one of our favorite holidays! We know Halloween is also a favorite for lots of our #FDNYSmart friends, and their parents, too!

Here are some ways you can make sure you’re safe this Halloween:

• Make sure your costume is brightly-colored. And your treat bag, too! Have your parents put reflective strips on your costume, so it’s easier for drivers to see you in the dark.
• Check to make sure your costume and accessories are flame-resistant. That will help keep you safe from fire.
• Carry a flashlight to help you see.
• While those treats sure do look yummy, make sure you examine each and every one before you eat them. Be on the lookout for tampering and choking hazards.
• Make sure you’re with a trusted adult when you’re trick-or-treating. Never go into someone’s home by yourself.
• Look both ways when you cross the street and only cross at street corners.
• When carving pumpkins, it’s best to let the adults do the carving. Always remind grown ups to use tea lights or glow sticks in your pumpkins, instead of a burning candle.
• When it comes to Halloween decorations, be aware that hay, straw, dry cornstalks and other dry Autumn and Halloween decorations are highly flammable.
• Make sure you don’t overload electrical outlets or extension cords with holiday lighting or special effects.
• Keep exits clear of decorations.
• And of course, don’t block your escape route!

Check out more safety tips here.

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Follow these safety tips and have a safe, happy and #FDNYSmart Halloween!