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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Practice Safety On Halloween
Edina, Minn., Oct. 13, 2017 –The Edina Fire-Rescue & Inspections and Police departments encourage
children to have a fun and safe Halloween celebration, especially while out trick-or-treating. These emergency
responders know all too well the potential dangers that come with the holiday.
“With a little preparation, parents can ensure their children will have a happy and safe Halloween” said Police
Sgt. Nate Mendel.
Here are some safety tips Mendel wants residents to keep in mind while celebrating Halloween:
Choose a Halloween costume that doesn’t have long trailing fabric that could easily get caught on
something.
Since masks can restrict vision, use face makeup instead.
Provide your child with a flashlight or glow stick to increase their visibility. You can also secure
reflector tape to your child’s costume.
Make sure children look both ways when crossing the street.
Discard all candy that has become unwrapped and do not accept homemade goods.
“It’s important for people to remember that fires are always a possibility,” said Fire Marshal Rick
Hammerschmidt.
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than
850 reported house fire each year. Every two out of five fires start from a candle.
Hammerschmidt reminds residents:
It is safest to use battery-operated candles in pumpkins and lanterns, instead of real candles.
Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are easily flammable. Keep these decorations away from all
open flames and heat sources.
Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.
Tell children to stay clear of open flames. Be sure they know to stop, drop and roll if their clothing
catches fire.
City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
“Keeping these tips in mind will help keep you and your children safe,” said
Hammerschmidt. “Let’s make it a happy Halloween.”
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610 or the
Edina Fire-Rescue & Inspections Department at 952-826-0330.
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