Halloween Safety Tips

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

Halloween Safety Tips

Jack-O’ Lantern Fun and Trick or Treating Safety

You've probably noticed that the warm Summer air is now cool and the sound of once green leaves crunching as you walk. For some it's a time to pull out the fall sweaters and to cuddle up with some hot apple cider but for others this time of year means one thing, Halloween.

Halloween is arguably one of the most fun holidays. There's always a ton to do like haunted houses, corn mazes, trick or treating, and my favorite - Decorating.

Decorating is a good time for friends and family to come together for some fun. One of the most popular and easy to do are Jack-O' Lanterns. While the backstory of the Jack-O' Lantern is unknown it's been around for centuries. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind to keep your pumpkin carving a good time and not a nightmare

1. Wear gloves when using knives and other carving tools. (Fake blood is scary enough)
2. Clear any leaves of other debris from area
3. Don't place pumpkins in high traffic areas to prevent them from being bumped or trick or treaters costumes from catching fire.
4. Don't place lids back on pumpkins if there is not at least 2 inches of space between the flame and the lid
5. Consider using fake candles or lights in place of a real flame.

Now SERVPRO of Fayette County wants to refer to some safety tips. Trick or treat with care.

Before your children start trick-or-treating, review these safety rules:

• Get in on the fun. Accompany trick-or-treaters younger than age 12. Pin a piece of paper with your child's name, address and phone number inside your child's pocket in case you get separated. Encourage older kids to trick or treat with friends, parents or older siblings. Make sure someone in the group has a flashlight with fresh batteries.
• Set ground rules. If your child will be trick-or-treating without you, plan a familiar route and set a curfew. Review safety rules, including staying with the group, walking only on the sidewalk, approaching only clearly lit homes, and never going inside a home or car for a treat. Have your child carry a cellphone.
• Inspect treats before indulging. Don't let your child snack while he or she is trick-or-treating. Feed your child an early meal before heading out, and inspect the treats before your child eats them. Discard anything that's not sealed, has torn packaging or looks questionable. If you have young children, weed out gum, peanuts, hard candies and other choking hazards. If your child has food allergies, check candy labels carefully.
• Ration the loot. If your child collects lots of goodies, consider doling out a few pieces at a time. You might ask your child if he or she would like to swap some — or all — of the candy for something else, such as a toy, book or outing.

Stay safe and sweet on the home front:

To prepare for trick-or-treaters:

• Clean up. Put away tripping hazards, such as garden hoses, toys and bikes. Clear wet leaves, snow or other debris from the sidewalk.
• Turn the lights on. Replace burned-out bulbs to ensure visibility at the walkway and front door.
• Control your pets. Take no chances that your pet might be frightened and chase or bite a child at your door.
• Consider sugar substitutes. Instead of handing out sweets, try stickers, fun pencils, rubber insects or colored chalk.

If trick or treating isn't right for your child, consider planning a candy swap party with friends or neighbors. You might have a food-free costume contest and plan games and prizes. Or check local schools or community centers for other options.

And if you'll be driving on Halloween, watch for children crossing the street. Be especially careful entering or leaving driveways and alleys. Extra caution can help ensure Halloween safety for everyone.

Tracie "Dusty" Nichols

724-628-3022

SERVPRO of Fayette County Communities

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

Customers and our communities should be a main priority. 

Here at SERVPRO of Fayette County we always put the customer's needs before our own but this should also extend to the community needs. As a SERVPRO Professional, we always try our best to help those in need whenever we see our people in our community down on their luck by giving them food, essential needs, or even just a little positive word of encouragement. Helping one person can extend to helping the whole community.

There are multiple ways to help your community that is super easy. One of the most important things you can do for a community is to properly dispose of waste and recycle things that can be recycled. Maybe even start recycling yourself but when you are out in public you should always clean up after yourself. This helps the community and its beauty. You would rather see your home clean so why not the community also for you and your family. SERVPRO of Fayette County is always looking into ways to improve their communities and build together.

SERVPRO of Fayette County and How Important Our Community is to Us.

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Fayette County, our number one priority is to make our customers happy. It may sound like the very hard task but we make sure we are arriving on the scene when circumstances for our customers are very upsetting. Which may be a fire in their home, a busted pipe which has caused water damage, mold in their office building. These are all very difficult situations especially emotional which is  reason for our employees to be sensitive to what our customers are dealing with.

Depending upon the damage, we could spend days, weeks, or even months in customer’s home or office. We get to know our clients one on one. We get to know them by carefully handling all of their cherished items in their home, sometimes cleaning them and packing them away until their homes are restored. At the end of the day, we are just people helping people. 

Halloween Fun

10/1/2020 (Permalink)

Can you believe that Summer is already over and October has already hit us! Aren't you ready for fall sweaters, to cuddle up with warm blankets, and some hot apple cider or hot chocolate?! Sometimes this means big things for some people like, HALLOWEEN!

Halloween is one of the most favorite holiday to some. There's always a ton to do like haunted houses, picking out costumes, corn mazes, trick or treating, decorating, and having some Halloween parties.

Decorating can be a hassle but also can be very enjoyable. If some people decide to do Jack-O- Lanterns, here are some tips for them to be safe. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind to keep your pumpkin carving. If you decide to paint your pumpkin that is fine too. Both ways are super fun and be enjoyable with your family or friends. 

1) When carving with a knife, make sure to wear gloves. We do not want any accidents. 

2) Clear any leaves of other debris from area

3) If there will be trick or treaters or any type walk way that will be used please keep the Jack-O-Lanterns out of the way. So no one trips or they get burnt by candles if used. 

4) Don't place lids back on pumpkins if there is not at least 2 inches of space between the flame and the lid.

5) Some people think it is safer to use a fake candle instead of a live lite candle so there is no damage. 

SERVPRO of Fayette County is here for you. 

Taking Care of your Community

12/26/2019 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of Morgantown we always put the customer's needs above our own but this also extends to the needs of the community. I always try my best to help those in need whenever I see people down on their luck by giving them food, money or even just a little positive word of encouragement or prayer. Helping individuals also helps the community prosper. There are many other ways to help the community that can be simple and easy as well. One of the most important things you can do for a community is to properly dispose of waste materials and recycle things that can be recycled. This helps the community blossom and be seen for its beauty, rather than being seen for its filth. SERVPRO is always looking at ways to improve their respective communities and build together. 

Taking Care of your Community

12/26/2019 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of Morgantown we always put the customer's needs above our own but this also extends to the needs of the community. I always try my best to help those in need whenever I see people down on their luck by giving them food, money or even just a little positive word of encouragement or prayer. Helping individuals also helps the community prosper. There are many other ways to help the community that can be simple and easy as well. One of the most important things you can do for a community is to properly dispose of waste materials and recycle things that can be recycled. This helps the community blossom and be seen for its beauty, rather than being seen for its filth. SERVPRO is always looking at ways to improve their respective communities and build together. 

Jack-O' Lantern Safety Tips

10/18/2019 (Permalink)

Halloween

You've probably noticed that the warm Summer air is now cool and the sound of once green leaves crunching as you walk. For some its a time to pull out the fall sweaters and to cuddle up with some hot apple cider but for others this time of year means one thing, Halloween.

Halloween is argumentatively one of the most fun holidays. There's always a ton to do like haunted houses, corn mazes, trick or treating, and my favorite - Decorating.

Decorating is a good time for friends and family to come together for some fun. One of the most popular and easy to do are Jack-O' Lanterns. while the back story of the Jack-O' Lantern is unknown its been around for centuries. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind to keep your pumpkin carving a good time and not a nightmare

1) Wear gloves when using knives and other carving tools. (Fake blood is scary enough)

2) Clear any leaves of other debris from area

3) Don't place pumpkins in high traffic area to prevent them from being bumped or trick or treaters costumes from catching fire.

4) Don't place lids back on pumpkins if there is not at least 2 inches of space between the flame and the lid

5) consider using fake candles or lights in place of a real flame.