Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating 

Let’s embark on a journey together to discover the tricks and treats of a safe Halloween, because after all, the only scares we want on Halloween are the ones that come from behind a well-carved pumpkin or a spooky ghost story, not from preventable accidents or hazards. 

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through a series of safety tips and tricks to ensure your children have a spook-tacular but secure Halloween experience. 

Here are a few safety tips to consider if you’re trick-or-treating this year: 

 

Pick Safe Costumes 

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
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• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
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• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
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Stay Alert! Be Aware of Your Surroundings 

• Always stay together in groups; it’s easier for multiple adults to keep up with all the kids. 

• Remain on well-lit streets and always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

• Avoid crossing the street or cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks, and be sure to WALK, not run!

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