The American Red Cross has tips parents can follow to help keep children safe while enjoying Halloween festivities.
- Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen.
- Use face makeup instead of masks that make seeing difficult.
- Give trick-or-treaters a flashlight.
- Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
- Have everyone wear light-colored clothing.
- Use flame-resistant costumes.
- Make sure adults know where children are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany them door to door.
- Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.
- Walk, don’t run.
- Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside.
- Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.
- Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner.
- Don’t cut across yards or use alleys.
- Don’t cross between parked cars.
- Drivers – use extra caution. Children may forget to look both ways before crossing.
- Check treats before children eat them.
- Make sure to remove loose candy, open packages and choking hazards.
- Discard any items with unfamiliar brand names.
Welcome trick-or-treaters to your home, but light the area well so young visitors can see and sweep leaves from sidewalks and steps. Clear porch or front yard of obstacles someone could trip over.
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