With the spookiest holiday of the year just around the corner, it is important to review some safety tips to make sure you, your loved ones, and neighbors have a fun and safe Halloween.
Here are some helpful guidelines from the National Safety Council.
Before children start on their "trick or treat" rounds, parents should:
- Ensure that an adult or an older responsible youth will supervise the outing for children under age 12.
- If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
- Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.
- Teach your children to stop only at homes that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home (or car).
- Agree on a specific time children should return home.
- Tell your youngsters not to eat any treats until they return home.
- Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.
When driving:
- Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.
- Watch for children walking on roadways, medians, and curbs.
- Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
- At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.
- Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween