As tomorrow is the Big Day, here are some tips to have a fun, safe Halloween:
For Trick-or-Treaters:
- Carry a flashlight
- Walk, don’t run
- Stay on sidewalks
- Obey traffic signals
- Stay in familiar neighborhoods
- Don’t cut across yards or driveways
- Wear a watch you can read in the dark
- Make sure costumes don’t drag on the ground
- Shoes should fit (even if they don’t go with your costume)
- (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
- Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape
- Approach only houses that are lit
- Stay away from and don’t pet animals you don’t know
For Parents:
- Make your child eat dinner before setting out
- Children should carry cell phones so they can call home
- Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult
- If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark
- If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material
- You should know where they’re going
- Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything
- Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect
For Homeowners:
- Make sure your yard is clear of things that trick or treaters could trip on.
- Pets can get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater
- Make sure your porch lights are on to make finding the stairs or door easier for your guests.
