Auto Club: Home Scary Home?LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Whether it's preparing for a Halloween party, gearing up for the trick-or-treaters or creating the ultimate haunted house A haunted house is defined as building that is believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences or paranormal phenomena.[1] A haunted house may contain ghosts, poltergeists, or even malevolent entities. , The Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. offers a few simple safety tips to keep the evening from becoming scary. "Halloween isn't a holiday just for small kids. Even teens and adults are joining the fun," said Carol Thorp, managing director of corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. . "By taking a few precautions, everyone can have a safe, fun holiday to remember." Carving Pumpkins --Have the children design the pattern for the pumpkin, but leave the cutting to the parents. --Carve pumpkins on stable, flat surfaces with good lighting. --Use a light stick or battery-powered candle instead of a real candle to reduce fire hazards fire hazard fire n that's a fire hazard → das ist feuergefährlich fire hazard n that's a fire hazard → comporta rischi in caso d'incendio . --Lighted pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table away from curtains and should never be left unattended. Home Safe Home --Prepare homes by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks of anything that a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes, lawn furniture. --Replace burned-out bulbs and welcome trick-or-treaters by turning on your exterior lights. --Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting and special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. . Consideration to Pets --Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. --Keep Jack-o-Lanterns away from your pet's path - swinging tails can catch fire. --Be sure that pets are wearing collars and proper identification in case they are frightened by the sights and sounds and try to run away. Healthy Halloween --Consider purchasing non-food items for visitors to your home, but be cautious of choking hazards. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest affiliate of the AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. , has been serving members since 1900. Today, the Auto Club's members benefit by roadside assistance, insurance products and services, travel agency, financial products, automotive pricing, buying and financing programs, automotive testing and analysis, trip planning services, highway and transportation safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on the Auto Club's Web site at www.aaa.com. |
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