Tips for a safer trick or treating night

There are lots of things that we as parents can do to make it safe for our children no matter what age they are.
• Many costumes are dark so have your child wear glow sticks so they stand out to
vehicles on the road.
* Carry a flashlight and use it. It may sound odd to say use it but many times
pedestrians are hit during Halloween and were carrying a flashlight and didn’t
feel necessary to turn it on.
• Reflective tape is a great way for vehicles to see you. If your older children
think its not cool. Then put it on there trick or treat bag.
• Always walk up to the door with your children. Only walk up to doors that are lit
up.
• NEVER trick or treat alone or allow children to go to unknown areas.
• Always use crosswalks and stay on the sidewalks
• REMEMBER, children are excited to be out on Halloween and are not paying attention
to traffic or others. Be their eyes and ears for them.
• Do not allow children to have any candy from their bag until you have inspected
it. A suggestion might be to bring a small bag of candy from home to give to them
while you are walking the neighborhood.
• If your child gets fruit such as an apple wait until you go home and slice it to
make sure there is nothing in it like a razor blade.
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!!!!!!!