Well the
weather in the Prospect are is PERFECT for trick or treating!, nearly 60
degrees
But
PLEASE remember these
important safety tips!
Halloween Safety Tips
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Trick-or-Treaters
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Carry a
flashlight
Walk, don't run.
Stay on Sidewalks
Obey traffic signals
Stay in familiar neighborhoods
Don't cut across yards or driveways.
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
(If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape, stay away from all
black.
Approach only houses that are lit.
Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.
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Parents |
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Make your
child eat dinner before going out.
Children should carry quarters so they can call home.
Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an
adult.
If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch,
preferably one that can be read in the dark.
If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
You should know where they're going.
Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to
be inspected before consuming anything.
Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks
suspect.
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Homeowners |
Make sure
your yard is clear of such things as ladders, kids toys, hoses, dog
leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones.
Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them somewhere safe to
protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater.
Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable instead of a
real flame.
If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where
trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a
flaming candle.
Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of
low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve
boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and
single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be micro waved later.
Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.
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Also, just in time for their FIRST
Halloween. Our Mayor Robert Chatfield and family welcomes to this world a
new........GRANDSON! Zachary Martin Latozas
Congratulations to Mom Leslie and Dad Duane!
I have been told Mom and Baby are both doing great!
David J Jones
Broker/REALTOR, e-Pro
Smedes Realty, llc
37 waterbury Rd
Prospect, Ct 06712
203.758.0264 phone
203.758.3065 fax
www.DaveJonesRealtor.com