Halloween is a fun event for the entire family. Make sure to follow these Halloween safety tips to ensure your Halloween is safe and enjoyable.
Trick or Treating:
Trick or Treating:
- Plan your route ahead of time.
- Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
- Carry a flashlight with new batteries after dark.
- Always trick or treat in groups with an adult.
- Stay on sidewalks and out of streets.
- Cross only at designated crosswalks. Obey all pedestrian laws
- Walk. Do not run. Use the sidewalk.
- Watch out for open flames in jack-o-lanterns.
- Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
- Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.
- Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.
- Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
- Don’t cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
- Follow traffic signals and don’t jaywalk.
- Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
- Never accept rides from strangers.
- Don’t eat any candy until it has been inspected by an adult.
- Avoid candy that has loose wrappings or is unwrapped.
- Avoid candy that is homemade or has puncture holes.
- Teach children their home phone number and make sure they know how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
- Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.
- Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater nighttime visibility.
- Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet.
- When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories, look for and purchase only those that have a label indicating they are flame resistant.
- Consider a loose-fitting costume to allow for warm clothes to be layered underneath, should the evening be chilly.
- If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes. Consider removing the mask when crossing streets for greater visibility.
- Drive slowly! Remain cautious and drive slowly through the community.
- Look for children walking or running on the street.
- Do not use a cell phone while driving.
- Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
- Do not Drink and Drive!
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