Halloween is Monday night, October 31st. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention provided some helpful tips for parents
and kids planning to venture out for trick or treating reminding
all to have a S.A.F.E. H.A.L.L.O.W.E.E.N. 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. Limit the amount of
treats you eat. H - Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to
help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don't run from
house to house. A - Always test make-up in a small area first.
Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye
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