The 麻豆精选 Fire Department (KFD) and RCMP are reminding everyone to plan for a safe Halloween.
鈥淔irecrackers and recreational fireworks are not allowed in the City of 麻豆精选,鈥� said Jason Twamley, an inspector with the KFD. 鈥淣ot only can they be dangerous to an inexperienced operator and those observing, but they also pose a significant fire risk with surrounding trees, grasses, and dry areas.鈥�
麻豆精选 RCMP will be patrolling neighbourhoods on Halloween night.
鈥淲e encourage everyone to be extra vigilant during Halloween,鈥� said Const. Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer. 鈥淜eep an eye out in your neighbourhood and if you see something suspicious or a dangerous situation, call 911. We all want to make Halloween a safe and fun holiday for everyone.鈥�
https://twitter.com/麻豆精选RCMP/status/1584597474261762048?s=20&t=IcdATsdq2Y7UI3IQ0vGjgA
Halloween safety tips:
- Choose a costume that is bright, visible, and without long trailing fabric that could catch a flame.
- Provide children with flashlights or glow sticks so cars can easily see them.
- Stick to the sidewalk: do not jaywalk and stay to one side of the street at a time
- Have an adult or an older teenager accompany young children trick-or-treating
- Keep all decorations away from open flames, especially dried flowers, crepe paper, cornstalks, and hay bales.
- Use a battery-operated candle in your jack-o-lantern.
- Ensure exits remain visible and are not obstructed by Halloween decorations.
- Ensure costumes with fake weapons are easily identified as fake.
- Check that a mask does not block the child鈥檚 vision or sightlines.
- Teach children to stop, drop and roll if their costume catches fire.
- Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working.
- Have parents check all candy before being consumed: candy wrappers that have been damaged or have been tampered with should be discarded.
READ MORE: Winter conditions converge on Connector and Coquihalla, west of 麻豆精选
READ MORE: East Meets West serves up 鈥榝estival of lights鈥� during 麻豆精选 Diwali dinner
@GaryBarnes109
gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our daily and subscribe to our daily newsletter.
