IslandVibesIOP.com 9 Brandy McMahon, Realtor® 843.996.6377 bmcmahon@dunesproperties.com . . . Modern Beach House on Isle of Palms! 3002 Cameron Boulevard | 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2039 Ft2 | $2,300,000 Halloween tricks to ensure kids are treated safely Editor’s Note: The following public safety announcement pertains to Halloween safety and best trick-or-treat practices, provided by the Isle of Palms Police Department. OPINION PREPARATION Clear decorations and obstacles that could become hazards in the dark. Insist your child eat before trick-or-treating to reduce temptation to eat uninspected candy. Turn on interior and exterior lights. Appoint a “haunt patrol” from your neighborhood or citizens’ group. Establish a trick-or-treat route and a curfew in advance. Have a plan in case your child gets separated from the group. Remind children of safe places – friends’ homes, the Public Safety Building, fire stations or anywhere with crowds and lights. Review with children things real monsters might do or say to lure them: have cute pets, pretending to be hurt and needing help, using candy or saying Mommy and Daddy are sick or injured. COSTUMES Ensure costume length does not create a trip hazard. Try make-up instead of vision-obstructing masks. Use flame-retardant materials. Use bright colors, reflectors, glow sticks and flashlights. Fake weapons should appear obviously fake. TRICK OR TREAT No one should go alone. Younger kids should have a grown-up with them. Older kids should be in groups. Forbid entry into strange houses or cars. CANDY Remind children not to eat treats until they get home. Inspect all treats and discard any not wrapped or sealed. For emergencies call 911; for non-emergencies call 843-886-6522 and for Livability call 843-886-6262. For more public safety information, visit iop.net/police.
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