Holiday awareness advised

   Halloween should be a good time for children of all ages.
   Everyone enjoys wearing costumes, getting candy and staying up just a little longer than normal.
   Even with all the excitement and fun that comes along with Halloween, Prevent Blindness America warns people should watch out for several dangers.
   Since costumes can cause several potential problems, PBA suggests trying to avoid a costume that drags on the ground to prevent tripping or falling.
  Celebrants should also try to avoid wearing wigs, masks or anything else that might block their vision.
  Another thing people can do to help keep safe this Halloween, according to PBA, is to wear bright, reflective clothes.
  This will help other people see the trick-or-treaters as they walk house to house.
  Another thing to help visibility is carrying a flashlight. People in cars will be able to see trick-or-treaters more easily if they use flashlights and wear bright clothes.
  PBA also offers certain precautions for people to take after trick-or-treating.
  Before children eat any candy, parents should carefully inspect the items for signs of tampering.
  Parents should also look at any toy or novelty item received by children 3 and younger since it might pose a potential hazard of choking.
  Since there are so many things people should look out for, Prevent Blindness Texas has published a list of safety tips to help everyone have a fun and safe Halloween.
  To get more information on making Halloween safe, go to PBA’s Web site at www.preventblindness.org.