1. Halloween & Bonfire Safety
“Spooks and Sparklers”
Halloween & Bonfire Safety

2. Halloween Safety

3. Young people should never go trick or treating alone
Do not knock on the doors of strangers - only go to people you know.
Always keep to well-lit areas, carry a torch
Be careful not to frighten vulnerable people
Keep your tricks within the law - anything that results in damage is an offence and will be dealt with as such

5. Bonfire Night Safety

6. Flames aren’t Games
NEVER play with fireworks and stand well back when watching
• ADULTS ONLY to light or hold fireworks
• NEVER go back to a firework that has been lit
• Wear gloves to hold sparklers and hold them arm's length, away from face and hair
• Place a finished sparkler in a bucket of water
• NEVER give sparklers to young children

7. Fireworks and Pets
•Pets find fireworks very stressful and may run away
•Loud bangs and whistles cause genuine pain to their ears
•Try not to leave pets alone; they will usually find their own 'safe' place and should not be disturbed, e.g. under beds, behind the sofa
•Give small pets extra bedding for burrowing in to buffer the sounds
•Bring small hutches inside

8. Fireworks and the Law
•The misuse of fireworks carry a maximum of £5,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment, or both
•The police have the power to stop and search for fireworks if they suspect an individual of being in possession of one

9. Reasons to go to an organised Firework display
• Experienced professionals are involved in the organisation so safety is increased significantly
• The spectator area will be a safe distance away from the fireworks
• There will be a designated firing/ fallout area for fireworks and a separate bonfire area burning only appropriate materials
• Electric lighting of fireworks
• The emergency services will be on standby
They are usually much more impressive

10. Thank You For Listening