Stay Safe this Halloween

Halloween may be different this year but if you’re planning to celebrate by decorating your home please follow our tips below to help you have a spooktacularly safe time:

• Consider using battery operated lights within homemade lanterns and pumpkins, they are much safer than candles

• If you are going to use candles:
• Make sure they are secured in a proper holder and away from materials that may catch fire – like curtains or decorations
• Children should not be left alone with lit candles. Put candles out when you leave the room, and make sure they’re put out completely at night.
• Do not burn several candles close together as this might cause flaring
• If you’re using plastic capes and bin bags as part of costumes, keep them away from candles and other naked flames. In the event that clothing does catch fire – remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL:
• Stop where you are. Do not run
• Drop to the ground. Lay flat with your legs out straight
• Cover your eyes and mouth with your hands
• Roll over and over and back and forth until the flames are out
• Get help straight away

• Make sure you follow guidance on social distancing and restrictions on households mixing

Remember – stay safe and have fun.