Halloween
Light up jack-o-lanterns with glow sticks or LEDs, not candles.
- Use glow sticks or battery lights in jack-o-lanterns.
- Choose costumes made of flame-resistant fabric, without long trailing parts.
- Give kids flashlights or glow sticks for trick-or-treating.
- Keep decorations like dried corn stalks and paper away from heat and open flames.
- Keep exits clear of decorations.
In an emergency, always call 911.
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Fireplaces & wood stoves
Have the chimney checked before the first fire of the season.
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