Happy Halloween! On
the spookiest day of the year, we thought we would share some of the
best Halloween safety tips we know. And when you want more
information about commercial
fire sprinkler systems in St Paul, you can call the professionals
here at Brothers Fire & Security!
Make sure you do not
put any Halloween decorations, especially anything made out of cloth
or paper, near an open flame. As a matter of fact, there are electric
candles on the market these days, so you should use those instead of
regular candles. This can also help make your home more safe this
Halloween and throughout the entire holiday season.
You can also use
electric candles for the inside of any Jack O'Lanterns that you
carve. You will not have to worry about any other Halloween
decorations being ignited, and you will not have to worry that
someone's costume will be accidentally ignited either.
If you and your
family enjoy a bonfire on Halloween night, practice standard fire
safety tips. Do not allow anyone to get too close to the fire, watch
out for trailing Halloween decorations or parts of Halloween costumes
and never ignite the fire with gas or another flammable liquid. Use
kindling and matches or even newspaper. Try to burn larger logs
instead of smaller ones too.
When you select a
Halloween costume, make sure that if there is a mask included that it
has big enough breathing holes and eye holes. That way, whoever is
wearing it will be able to breathe easily and see clearly. If
possible, use make-up or face paint instead so you don't have to
worry that the eye and breathing holes in your mask are too small.
When you are trick
or treating or walking to a party, be sure to carry a flashlight. Do
not carry a candle or a torch since these can also be fire hazards. A
flashlight will also illuminate your way much better than a candle or
torch would.
With some common
sense and these practical Halloween safety tips, you and your loved
ones could be a lot safer this Halloween. We hope it's an enjoyable
one for you and your entire family!
