Follow these Easter Safety Reminders.
Candy & Toy Safety: In order to prevent choking, avoid hard, round candy; children’s airways are higher and narrower than an adult’s, creating a choking hazard. Fake grass is not easily digestible, so keep it away from little children. Be sure that Easter toys and dolls (such as bunnies, chicks etc) are free of choking hazards. Chocolate Bunny’s are an Easter tradition…however, be very careful when giving such gifts to children who are peanut or nut allergic.
Egg Safety: Eggs are a potentially hazardous food, and are capable of supporting the rapid growth of disease-causing bacteria like Salmonella. Before boiling eggs for Easter decorating/painting, they must be kept refrigerated. Use only clean, unbroken eggs. Discard dirty or broken eggs. Cleanliness of hands, utensils and work surfaces is essential in preventing spread of bacteria. Always wash your hands when handling your eggs, especially between cooking, cooling and dyeing.
Hunting Safety: Set up a boundary for an outdoor Easter egg hunt so kids are not wandering off or into places that aren’t safe or supervised. Do not hide eggs near outlets, hard to reach areas, near glass or other breakables or dangerous spots both indoors and outdoors
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Happy Easter!
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
