Halloween Safety Tips

  • Plan ahead: Map out a route and stick to familiar paths. 
  • Be visible: Wear light-colored clothing, use reflective tape, and add face makeup instead of a mask.
  • Stay in a group: Older children should stay together and communicate with an adult. 
  • Walk on the sidewalk: If there isn't a sidewalk, walk with traffic at the edge of the road. 
  • Cross with caution: Look both ways and only cross at the corner. 
  • Avoid shortcuts: Don't cut through yards or alleys, or cross between parked cars. 
  • Only visit well-lit homes: Don't enter any homes or cars for treats. 
  • Inspect treats: Before eating, adults should check treats for choking hazards, open packages, and loose candy. Throw away any candy that is not commercially packaged or that has pinholes in it. 
  • Avoid homemade treats: Avoid homemade treats received from strangers. 
  • Finish early: Try to finish trick-or-treating before dusk, especially with younger children. 

 



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