The Halloween Industry Association Offers Recommendations for a Fun and Safe Halloween

The Halloween Industry Association Offers Recommendations for a Fun and Safe
Halloween

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Who says safety and fun don't mix?
The Halloween Industry Association (HIA), a nonprofit trade association
established to promote the celebration of Halloween, recommends the following
pointers for a safe and fun Halloween.

PRE-HALLOWEEN PREP
-- Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Shoes should fit well
and
costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or
contact with flames.
-- Add reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags
for
greater visibility.
-- Mask should fit securely and allow proper site lines.
-- Purchase non toxic makeup.
-- Hats should fit properly and not slide over eyes.
-- When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase
those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant. ( For
more information about flame resistant costumes, go to
www.hiaonline.org
)
-- Swords, canes, or sticks should not be sharp or too long.
-- Equip flashlights with fresh batteries.

-- Provide cell phones and teach children how to call 9-1-1 if they have
an
emergency or become lost.

SHOWTIME: THE BIG NIGHT
-- A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.
-- Trick or Treat in the late afternoon or early evening.
-- If your older children are going without adult supervision, plan and
review the route, have them travel in a group and be clear about the
time you expect them home.
-- Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car
for
a treat.
-- Carry a cell phone.
-- Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
-- If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway
facing
traffic.
-- Never cut across yards or use alleys.
-- Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks. Never
cross
between parked cars or out driveways.
-- Don't assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing
Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others
will!

-- Call the police to report suspicious or unlawful activity.

TAKING STOCK
-- Inspect treats and discard with questionable appearances.

-- Pace consumption and save treats for the days and weeks ahead!

Find Halloween tips and information at www.hiaonline.org.

Media Contact:
Beth Drost at 215.884.6499 or beth@comsolutionsgroup.com

SOURCE The Halloween Industry Association

Beth Drost for The Halloween Industry, +1-215-884-6499,
beth@comsolutionsgroup.com