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JBLE prepares for Halloween
Decorations are displayed throughout the Landings at Langley at Bethel Manor, Oct. 15, 2012, in preparation for Halloween. Tick-or-treating will be held in the local area until 8 p.m. for children ages 12 and under Oct. 31, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber/Released)
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JBLE provides guidelines, times for Halloween safety

Posted 10/15/2012   Updated 10/16/2012 Email story   Print story

    


by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber
633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs


10/15/2012 - JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- It's that time of year again. Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and villains travel the streets, going from house to house in search of the best candy. Halloween can be a fun holiday for children, but a worrisome one for parents. To help alleviate those fears, the 633rd Security Forces Squadron recommends the following safety guidelines for anyone participating in the upcoming Halloween celebration:

S - Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
A - Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
F - Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
E - Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

H - Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see, and others will see you.
A - Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible irritation.
L - Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
L - Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
O - Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
W - Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
E - Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats from strangers.
E - Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.
N - Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

 
Trick-or-treating will be for children ages 12 and under Oct. 31 during the following designated times:

Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News and Poquoson: until 8 p.m.
Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton and York County: dusk to 8 p.m.
Chesapeake and James City County: 6 to 8 p.m.
Gloucester: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Fort Eustis post housing and Bethel Manor will have additional Security Forces patrols between 6 to 8 p.m. for the safety of all trick-or-treaters. The Fort Eustis post housing youth center will also hold trick-or-treating indoors between 3 and 6 p.m.

The Fort Eustis Transportation Museum will host its annual Halloween themed "Night at the Transportation Museum," Oct. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. All children age 12 and under, in costume, will receive a treat bag, and can participate in arts and crafts projects provided by the museum.

Parents are encouraged to stay alert and patrol the streets occasionally to discourage speeding motorists, acts of malicious mischief and crimes against children. Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the local police department immediately.

For any additional information, contact the 633rd Security Forces Squadron Police Services at (757) 764-7766.



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