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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
Contact: Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-0936 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Fire, Police Want Residents To Be Safe On Halloween
Edina, Minn., Oct. 15, 2012 –The Edina Fire 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.
“Safety on Halloween is our main concern,” said Crime Prevention Specialist Molly Anderson. “With a little
preparation, parents can ensure their little ones will have a happy and safe Halloween.”
Here are some safety tips Anderson 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 on your child 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 all costume props are soft and not too bulky or hard to carry.
Make sure children look both ways when crossing the street.
Discard all candy that has become unwrapped and do not accept homemade goods.
“There is also potential for fire dangers at home on Halloween,” said Edina Fire Chief Marty Scheerer.
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than
1,000 reported house fire each year.
Scheerer 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.
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Tell children to stay clear of open flames. Be sure they know to stop, drop and roll if their clothing
catches fire.
“Keeping these tips in mind will help keep you and your children safe,” said Scheerer. “Let’s make it a happy
Halloween.”
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610 or the Edina Fire Department at
952-826-0330.
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