Here are some safety tips to consider:
Traffic Awareness: Drive slowly in residential areas and watch carefully for children crossing the street. Remind your children to stay alert for traffic, use sidewalks and cross the street at crosswalks.
Home Safety: Clear walkways of obstacles to prevent falls and use flameless candles instead of real ones to avoid fire hazards. Keep pets indoors to prevent them from getting scared or escaping during the festivities.
Costumes: Have something reflective on your child's costume or carry flashlights or glow sticks to increase visibility in the dark.
Treat Inspection: Check all treats before you eat! Discard anything that is not sealed or looks suspicious.
Not everyone celebrates Halloween for various reasons, including cultural, religious, or personal beliefs. It is always good to respect different perspectives. A common practice in some areas is to leave outside lights off to indicate your house is not participating in Halloween trick or treating.
Be safe and have an awesome Halloween!