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Safety Tips For Halloween 2019

While Halloween is a family-friendly holiday, it can also be a very dangerous night. With more pedestrians on the road and people concealing their identities with costumes, the risks are higher. Before partaking in the Halloween fun, review these Halloween safety tips.

Pick A Safe Costume

  • Costumes, wigs, and accessories should be made with fire-resistant materials.
  • Avoid masks that may obstruct your child’s live of vision.
  • If your kids will be out after dark, or their costumes are hard to see at night, use bright, reflective material or adhere reflective tape to your child’s costume to increase visibility.
  • If you are using makeup, be sure that is it nontoxic and that it is removed before bed to avoid irritation.

Know Where They Are

  • Kids 12 and under should be chaperoned.
  • If you are not chaperoning, be sure you know who your children are going out with, where they will be going, and that you have the contact information of the adult chaperone.
  • If your children are older, be sure that they trick-or-treat in a group with friends and that they stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
  • If your child has a cell phone, you can set up a GPS tracker together so that you know where they are.

Be Aware Of Surroundings

  • Road safety is especially important on Halloween night as more kids are walking around, usually excited and distracted, and drivers may not be paying attention, or even worse, driving home after a night of celebrating. Here are some important reminders:
  • You and your children should only cross the street at corners where there are traffic lights and crosswalks.
  • Always check left, right, and left again before crossing.
  • For both kids and adults, make sure heads are up and alert, not looking at phones or electronic devices.
  • Walk, don’t run, when crossing the street. If you can’t make it across the street in time, wait for the next green light.

Pumpkin Safety

  • Small children should not carve pumpkins. Instead, have them use a marker to draw a face and an adult may carve it for them once they are done. Or they can simply decorate the pumpkin with markers, paint, etc.
  • Consider using a flashlight or glow stick to illuminate your jack-o-lantern. If you opt for a candle, votive candles are the safest choice.
  • Pumpkins should be securely places on table tabletops and away from flammable objects and should not be left unattended.

Candy Safety

  • Feed your children a good meal before heading out for trick-or-treating so that they are less tempted by the treats when they’re out.
  • Although tampering is rare, it is important to inspect and sort candy with your children when you get home. Discard old, spoiled, or unwrapped treats.
  • If you child has allergies, be mindful of the houses you visit and inspect candy labels carefully. If you are unsure, err on the side of caution and toss it.

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Halloween Safety Tips

This year, Halloween falls on a Monday night. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with the kids, enjoying a night on the town, or simply commuting home, be sure to be vigilant and heed these safety tips.

Adjust To Your Surroundings
Drivers should turn headlights on by dusk, and watch for pedestrians and cyclists. Remember, there is more foot traffic on Halloween.

Pedestrian Safety
If you are the pedestrian or cyclist, do your best to make sure drivers can see you. For dark costumes, try adding something bright or reflective so that they are easier to spot. Cyclists should wear bright, reflective clothing and utilize flashing bike lights if possible.

Trick-Or-Treating
Children age 12 and under should travel with adult supervision. Those going door-to-door should remember to cross the street at corners, using the designated crosswalks and obeying traffic signals.

Strength In Numbers
Those mature enough to celebrate without a chaperone should stick to familiar and well-lit areas. If you will be celebrating outdoors, it is better to travel in groups.

Driver Safety
Popular times for trick-or-treating span from 5:30pm until 9:30pm. You should always be alert for pedestrians, but especially during this time, practice extra caution.

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