Halloween Safety Tips

Make this Halloween memorable for the right reasons. Keep safety in mind with these tips:

• Motorists, please drive carefully and keep an eye out for children, adults and goblins. 
• If your child is wearing a mask, make sure that the eye openings are big so they can see, and when walking, push the mask up on their head.
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick with you.
• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags.
• Costumes should be short enough to avoid trips and falls.
• Dress for the weather. Consider bringing an umbrella and add layers underneath costumes if it’s cold.
• Don’t trick-or-treat alone; have an adult supervise at all times.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.
• Stay on the sidewalk when walking from house to house, and if there is no sidewalk, walk beside the road, facing traffic so drivers can see you.
• Only go to houses with a light on.
• Use battery-powered lights or tea-light candles instead of a regular candle.
• If you use a regular candle, make sure it is on a steady surface and away from anything that can burn – such as curtains, costumes or other decorations. Never leave a lit candle unattended.