Wear bright costumes or place reflective tape on Trick-or-Treat bag.
To avoid partial blocking of vision, consider wearing face paint instead of mask.
Carry a flashlight when trick or treating at nighttime and ensure the batteries are fresh.
Ensure costumes and accessories are fire resistant. This should be on the label of the costume.
When trick-or-treating, always be escorted by an adult.
Only use streets that are well lit.
Only go to homes where the porch light is on.
Stay on sidewalk, do not walk across yards – there may be trip hazards.
Never enter a stranger’s home or car.
Children should know to call 911 if they get lost.
Have parents check treats to make sure they are unopened.
Christmas Safety Tips
HAVE YOUR SELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Christmas decorations can help brighten the holidays but misusing or using damaged decorations may lead to dangerous injuries from shock or fires. Six hundred fires each year are caused by tree lights and decorations, resulting in an average of 33 deaths, 117 injuries and 23 million dollars in property damage.
Checklist for Holiday decorating:
When buying a LIVE Christmas tree, check the tree for freshness. A dry tree can lead to a greater risk of fire. Check freshness by pulling the needles, bend it breaks before bending in half, the tree is already quite dry.
Keep tree a safe distance (at least 3 feet) from fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, and heating vents.
Before placing light strings inside or outdoors, check and make sure light bear the UL mark. Follow manufacture’s instructions prior to hanging lighted decorations.
Check for cracked sockets, frayed, loose or bare wires, and loose connections. Replace damaged items with new decorations.
Unplug light strings and electrical decorations before replacing light bulbs or fuses.
Keep light strings and electrical decorations away from the reach of children and pets.
Never connect more than three strands of lights to one extension cord.
Turn off all lighted decorations prior to going out or to bed. DO not leave lighted decorations unattended.
Do not use electric lights on metallic trees.
Make sure your home is equipped with working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in case of fire. Make sure you make an escape plan for your family.
Keep tree away from exits
Discard live tree as soon as the holidays are over, sooner it starts to dry out.
4th of July
The Hobbs Fire Department encourages you to attend a public fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day. If you decide to use fireworks, use only fireworks allowed by City ordinance and follow these safety tips.
Always read and follow label directions.
Have an adult present.
Buy from reliable sellers.
Use outdoors only.
Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket).
Never experiment or make your own fireworks.
Light only one firework at a time.
Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).
Never give fireworks to small children.
If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trashcan.
Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers. The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.
Stay away from illegal explosives.
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