HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS!

Trick-or-Treaters

Carry a flashlight
Walk, don't run.
Stay on Sidewalks
Obey traffic signals
Stay in familiar neighborhoods
Don't cut across yards or driveways.
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
(no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
Approach only houses that are lit.

Parents

Make your child eat dinner before setting out.
Children should carry quarters so they can call home.
Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.
If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark.
If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
You should know where they're going.
Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything.
Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.

Haunters
Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones.
Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.
If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle.
Always have a fire Extinguisher!
Have just enough light to see.

Drivers
Go slow,slow,slow all evening. (Adult Halloween partiers should have a designated driver.)


Halloween Safety Tips Trick-or-Treaters Carry a flashlight Walk, don't run. Stay on Sidewalks Obey traffic signals Stay in familiar neighborhoods Don't cut across yards or driveways. Wear a watch you can read in the dark. Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground. Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume) Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house. Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props. (no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape. Approach only houses that are lit. Parents Make your child eat dinner before setting out. Children should carry quarters so they can call home. Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult. If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark. If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material. Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home. You should know where they're going. Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything. Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect. Haunters Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones. Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame. If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing. Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle. Always have a fire Extinguisher! Have just enough light to see. Drivers Go slow,slow,slow all evening. (Adult Halloween partiers should have a designated driver.)