Halloween and Bonfire night

Halloween and Bonfire night

As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, many children are looking forward to dressing up, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying celebrations in their local community.

To help keep everyone safe during the darker autumn evenings, we are asking parents and carers to take a few minutes to talk with their children about making safe and responsible choices.

Firework Safety

Fireworks should only be used and handled by responsible adults.

Never pick up, throw or play with fireworks.

Whenever possible, attend organised firework displays.

Keep a safe distance and always follow safety instructions.

Sparklers

Children using sparklers should always be closely supervised by an adult.

Consider wearing gloves and hold sparklers at arm's length.

Place used sparklers in a bucket of water once they have cooled.

Staying Safe When Out and About

The evenings are darker, so make sure children can be seen by wearing bright or reflective clothing.

Cross roads carefully and stay aware of traffic.

Younger children should stay with a trusted adult, and older children should let someone know where they are going.

Encourage children to stay with their friends and avoid areas where there are bonfires, fireworks or other activities that feel unsafe.

Respecting Our Communities

Be kind and respectful to neighbours and local communities.

Never light fires, damage property or throw objects.

If something doesn't feel right, tell a trusted adult straight away.

In an emergency, call 999.

Learn More with StayWise

Families can also explore StayWise (www.staywise.co.uk), a free online safety resource created by emergency services and safety organisations. It offers fun, interactive activities and advice to help children learn how to stay safe at home, online, on the roads and in their communities.

By working together and having regular conversations about safety, we can help ensure that everyone enjoys Halloween and Bonfire Night safely and responsibly.

Thank you for your support.

Kind regards,

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
North Yorkshire Police

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Louisa Warburton
(Police, PCSO, York outer West NPT)