Halloween Safety Tips

October 31st is Halloween. Even though many towns are now trying to encourage trick or treating on the weekend, many are still going out on October 31st. Many malls are having trick or treat in the mall. Our small town is closing off Main St. to allow children a safe area to trick or treat. 

Here are some safety tips for children and adults. 

Child: 

·      Make sure you wear bright colors so if it gets dark, cars can see you. 

·      Don't eat any candy until it has been checked by an adult. 

·      Don't wear a mask that makes it hard to see because you might trip and fall. 

·      Don't wear a costume that is too long that will cause you to trip. Ask an adult to shorten your costume with tape or staples.  

·      Put reflector tape on your costume so cars can see you more easily at night.

·      Carry a trick or treat bag/pail that is bright and has reflective tape on it.

Adults:

·      Drive slower than you normally do.

·      Avoid streets if possible, that may have large crowds of children trick or treating.

·      Avoid driving at night if possible.

·      Check your child’s candy before allowing them to eat it.

·      If your child is too old for trick or treating, have them be in charge of giving out candy.

·      Put reflector tape on your child’s costume so cars can see them more easily at night.

·      Give them a trick or treat bag/pail that is bright and has reflective tape on it.

What other safety tips do you have for Trick or Treating?

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