posted Oct 23, 2015, 10:31 AM by Justin Eberly
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updated Oct 23, 2015, 10:33 AM
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Silver Spring Ambulance would like to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! The Silver Spring and Middlesex Township Trick-or-Treat night will be THIS THURSDAY, October 29th. Drivers, please use caution in all residential areas where ghosts and goblins (trick-or-treaters) will be haunting the streets. Parents, please review these Trick-or-Treat safety tips from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with your children. Have a fun and safe night!

 | Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. |  | Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. |  | Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. |  | Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. | | |  | 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. |  | Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. |  | Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. |  | Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. |  | Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. |  | Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. |  | Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. |  | Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers. |  | Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes. |
From: CDC.GOV |
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