Halloween Safety Tips
Trick or Treat!
DANGEROUS
DRESS
- Keep
costumes simple. Long and fancy ones could make you trip. Costumes
should also be fireproof if possible.
- Costumes
should be made of white or light colored materials to be easily
seen at night. Reflective patches or strips can also be added to
the costume for more visibility when it is dark.
- Instead
of wearing a mask, paint your face with makeup. It will be easier
for you to see.
- If
your costume has a gun or sword, make sure it's made of styrofoam
or cardboard.
- Beware
of pets, animals may react negatively to costumes.
- Write
your name and address on the inside of your costume and your trick
or treat bag!
RISKY
ROADS
- Obey
all traffic rules. Watch for cars.
- Walk,
do not run while going trick or treating.
- Cross
only at corners. Never cross the street between parked cars or
in the middle of the block.
- Walk
on the sidewalk. Do not walk in the street.
- If
there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
- At
least one person in your group should carry a flashlight.
TREACHEROUS
TREATS
- Never
eat anything from your bag until after an adult inspects your treats.
- Only
accept wrapped candy.
- Tell
the police if you find harmful items in your bag.
BE
A GOOD GOBLIN! DO NOT DAMAGE OTHER PEOPLE'S PROPERTY!
PARENTAL
PROTECTION (tips for mom and dad)
- Discuss
with your children a pre-planned, well-lighted route to follow
and make sure you know the area.
- Try
to trick or treat when it is still light outside and be home by
9:00 p.m. at the latest.
- Know
exactly what route your children are taking.
- Know
which friends your children will be with.
- A
responsible adult or teen should accompany each group.
- Have
the children stay in your own neighborhood and only go to houses
which have porch lights turned on.
- Leave
your porch light on, so children will know it is okay to visit
your home.
- Give
your children small Halloween bags - these will be filled quickly
and the kids will return home early.
- Attend
safe Halloween parties at homes, schools, churches, or community
centers.
- If
you are driving on Halloween night, be especially observant and
go slowly through areas where children are trick or treating
- Report
all criminal activities such as criminal mischief, rowdy groups
of kids, speeding cars, etc.
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