Halloween is quickly sneaking up. Check out these simple tips and you’ll be on your way to safe trick-or-treating...if you dare!

Have grown-ups make sure your costume is fire-safe (there should be a flame-resistant or flame-retardant label on store bought costumes, wigs and props (like magic wands, hats, and tails...). Be careful if your costume has baggy sleeves or a cape, they could easily catch on fire if you brush against a candle or jack-o-lantern. Be on the look out and stay away from open flames (like candles and jack-o-lanterns). If your clothes catch fire, make sure to stop, drop, and roll over and over to put the fire out. It’s always a good idea to practice! Make your costume is nice and bright so drivers can see you -- use retro reflective tape (when light hits the tape it bounces back), use a glow stick or carry a flashlight. Follow the rules of the road. When crossing the street, stop at the curb or edge of the road. Look left, then right, then left again for moving cars before crossing. Kids 10 years old and younger should cross the street with a grown-up. Make sure a grown-up goes with you when trick-or-treating. Lastly, have grown-ups check your candy before you eat it (and don’t forget to brush your teeth afterwards)!

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