The Grundy County chapter of the American Red Cross offers some tips to keep all our children safe on Halloween.
"The Grundy County Chapter wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween night and you can by following these basic safety tips" said Ken Buck, Executive Director.
Ghouls and goblins will take over the night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween right. Halloween's greatest hazards aren't vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions. The Grundy County Chapter wants your family to have a safe Halloween so we're providing these tips, the lucky 13:
•Map out the route that you plan to roam, so adults are assured you will find your way home!
•From the bravest of superheroes to the noblest of knights, everyone should remember to bring their flashlights!
•If you visit a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the door and, please, don't go inside.
•When you get ready to put on your disguise, use face paint instead of masks, which will cover your eyes.
•Always remember, before you embark, to wear light-colored clothing to be seen in the dark! (And remember to use reflective tape, even on bikes, skateboards and brooms!)
•Whether you walk, slither or sneak, do it on the sidewalks and not in the street.
•As you roam through the neighborhood collecting your treats, please look both ways before crossing the street! (And cross from the corner!)
•Wigs, capes and costumes are flammable attire, so avoid open flames to prevent a fire!
•Use a glow stick instead of a candle so your jack-o-lantern isn't a safety gamble!
•You may fly on a broom or a space ship from Mars, but please be on the lookout for drivers in cars! (And don't hide between parked vehicles).
•Monsters and zombies should stay off the lawn, and only visit homes with their porch lights turned on!
•You may be dressed as a werewolf, a cat or a frog, but be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.
•Have a grown-up inspect your candy when you're done trick-or-treating to remove open packages and choking hazards before eating.
Mallory Medved is an assistant managing editor of weekly publications for
the Sun-Times News Group. She helps cover the Lincoln-Way area and towns
southwest of Joliet. Being naturally nosy has led her to a career in
journalism and fulfilled her dream of getting paid to read. Being a new
homeowner and a future bride, she's also perpetually broke, but enjoys
hearing about other people in the same situation. She lives in Plainfield
but is a native of New Lenox.
Christina Chapman is a Will County resident who desperately wants to live in Grundy County. But since she lost that battle with her boyfriend when they bought a house, she makes due covering Grundy County news for The Herald News in Joliet. When not covering municipal meetings, school events and finding the truth behind the latest coffee talk, she is trying to balance life as a young home owner who is fighting the stereotype that she is living in sin because she is not yet married. She hopes to share with you her perspective on life and the news in hopes that you’ll share yours.
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