• QNHCH Offers Halloween Safety Tips

    October 17, 2024
    KAMUELA, HI – Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital reminds everyone to follow these tips for a safe Halloween:

    Halloween Preparation
    • Plan a Halloween party instead of trick-or-treating—or attend a community event
    • Chose comfortable costumes and shoes that do not restrict movement
    • Avoid dark-colored costumes
    • Use make-up rather than a mask
    • Make sure costumes are fire proof or treated with fire retardant
    • Use reflective fabric or tape to improve visibility

    Halloween Day
    • Turn on exterior lights and remove objects that could cause tripping
    • Avoid trick-or-treating alone – stay with an adult and in groups
    • Remind kids to steer clear of strangers
    • Start early in the evening and stay in your own neighborhood
    • Carry a flashlight or a light stick and a cell phone
    • Stay in well-lit areas
    • Walk on sidewalks and cross at corners or lights; do not cross mid-block
    • Avoid dark areas and houses
    • Never enter a home without parental permission, even if in a group
    • Inspect Halloween treats before letting kids eat them
    • Eat only treats that are sealed and/or in original packaging
    • If you see something suspicious, say something - call 911