Photo By Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak | Light illuminates a jack-o-lantern, Oct. 29, 2015. Fall is the time for fun but it is...... read more read more
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ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – During the fall kids worry about howling werewolves, ghastly ghouls, and lurking vampires, but parents tend to worry about much different things.
Parents worry about much scarier things like candy, costumes and moving vehicles.
Trick-or-treat wouldn’t be the same without candy but it is important to check all candy before it’s eaten. Be aware of ingredients in candy that could cause an allergic reaction. Items like fruit and baked goods have the possibility of having objects inside and should be double checked.
“Parents should look at their kid’s candy for any tampering,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Huffer, 97th Air Mobility Wing Safety Office safety technician. “Anything that appears to have been opened and taped back shut should immediately be thrown out.”
Along with candy, dressing up for trick-or-treat is something kids look forward to every year but their costume might put them in harm’s way. Masks can inhibit vision making kids unaware of nearby danger.
“Using face paint can be a substitute for a mask yet doesn’t impair vision,” said Huffer.
Many kids choose dark costumes and once the sun goes down those children can be nearly impossible to see but having either a flashlight or a reflective belt can improve visibility.
“Parents should be more aware of their children’s costumes by making sure they have a flashlight, glow stick or are wearing bright colors,” said U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Nicola Adams, 97th Command Post NCO in charge of console operations and mother of two.
“Some of the concerns of trick-or-treating as a parent are the high traffic areas because some costumes are dark and harder to see at night.”
Many parents drive their kids around for trick-or-treating to keep them safe but doing so could put other kids in danger. Drivers should be more cautious during this time due to the large amount of children out. Drivers should slow down in residential areas and pay more attention when driving past parked vehicles.
Children are not the only ones who like to participate in fall festivities. Adults that are planning to celebrate are reminded to have a designated driver or call Airmen Against Drunk Driving at (580) 481-RIDE.
| Date Taken: | 10.30.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.30.2015 12:41 |
| Story ID: | 180431 |
| Location: | ALTUS AFB, OK, US |
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