Have a fun and safe time trick or treating this Halloween!
1. Remember, do not go into a home when trick or treating. Stay outside and wait for the treat.
2. Make sure that you have plenty of lighting and that goes for the “trick or treater” and for the home and neighborhood.
3. Take care of your pets. Bring them inside and remember chocolate and other candies are not good for pets.
4. Dress for the weather by putting some extra layers underneath the costume.
Parents, you can do double duty with this week’s preparedness and safety post:
Work on your kids’ ABC’s while going over some Halloween safety before doing your annual candy-hunting next week. While costumes, masks, pranks and fun are all part of Halloween, there are some great tips here for keeping your holiday fun and festive. Courtesy of the CDC website.
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Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. |
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Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. |
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Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. |
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Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat. |
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Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house. |
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Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. |
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Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. |
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Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. |
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Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. |
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Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. |
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Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. |
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Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers. |
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Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
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