It’s that time of year for the little ones to go outside, door to door trick or treating. Here are some helpful tips to keep your kid’s safe while still having a fun time on Halloween!
Kids
- Wear protective paint or tape on costumes
- Cross only at corners and obey traffic lights
- Go only to homes with porch lights on
- Go to school party parent supervised neighborhood party
- Don’t eat candy/treat until a parent has inspected it
- Don’t carry lighted candles in plastic or artificial Jack-O-Lanters
- Don’t go trick-or-treating alone
- Don’t accept rides from strangers
Parents
- Accompany your children
- Give out wrapped candies/treats only
- Inspect treats and wash/inspect fruit
- Turn porch lights on if giving treats
- Keep your children in your own neighborhood
- Keep from overloading your vehicle
Motorists
- Keep your headlights on
- Drive slowly being cautious for all children
- Stay alert — especially in residential areas