Halloween is a fun time for both kids and adults! But it’s also a great opportunity to practice some necessary safety skills. Stay safe this Halloween with the Halloween safety tips below!
Costumes
- Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers.
- If possible, choose brightly colored costumes.
- Since face masks can obstruct vision, avoid them and use face paint instead.
- Carry glow sticks or flashlights to not only help with seeing, but to be seen.
Walking
- Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.
- Always stay on the sidewalk and stop and obey traffic signals.
- Put electronic devices down when crossing the street.
- Learn to make eye contact with a driver before crossing in front of them.
- Don’t run, across the street. Walking is safer.
Driving
- Eliminate distractions inside your car.
- Drive slower than usual on Halloween, especially in residential neighborhoods.
- Enter and exit driveways and alleys with caution.
- Be especially alert for kids from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, those are popular trick-or-treating hours.
Treats
- A good dinner prior to trick-or-treating will discourage kiddos from filling up on Halloween treats.
- Tell children to wait until they get home to eat their treats. Though tampering is rare, an adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.
- Try to ration treats for the days and weeks following Halloween.
Happy Halloween!
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