Safety Matters - Halloween & Bonfire Night Edition 2024
This year's autumnal safety newsletter from the Northants Police & Fire Service is designed to help keep families safe across Northamptonshire as they celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night. Although fun is always important, please don’t forget about safety as you get swept along with the excitement of the season. Here are some top tips from the newsletter:
- Costumes should be kept well away from any candles or matches. Again
- If you or another person catches fire, remember the phrase ‘STOP, DROP & ROLL'.
- When tick or treating, make sure younger children are always supervised.
- Behave responsibly and do not try to deliberately frighten or intimidate people.
- Careful when crossing roads as some masks and costumes can restrict vision.
- It sounds simple, but read the instructions on your fireworks!
- Light them at arm’s length using a safety firework lighter or fuse wick
- Stand well clear and never return to a lit firework.
- Keep a bucket of water handy
- Never throw Fireworks or store them unsafely, such as in a pocket.
- Before lighting a bonfire, always check the structure is sound and there are no small children or animals hiding inside.
- Position a bonfire away from sheds, fences and trees to avoid flames spreading.
- Never use petrol or paraffin to light a fire! A safer way is to use paper and solid firelighters.
- Never leave a bonfire unattended.
For more detailed tips and information check out the full Safety Matters guide here:
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