Halloween Safety Tips - Oct 29, 2010 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

BEFORE TRICK-OR-TREATING

• Wear a costume that makes it easy for you to walk, see and be seen.
• Be sure your costume is short enough to avoid tripping.
• Use reflective tape on your costume so people driving cars can see you.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Try to use makeup rather than a mask.
• If you wear a mask, take it off before crossing a street.
• Plan your trick-or-treat route ahead of time, picking streets that are well lighted.
• Tell your family on which streets you will be trick-or-treating.
• Have a parent, older brother or sister go with you.
• If someone older cannot go with you, trick-or-treat with a group of children.
• If possible, trick-or-treat while it is still light outside.
• Cross only at corners. Never cross the street between parked cars or in the middle of the block.
• Walk on well-lit streets and stay on the sidewalk.
• If there is no sidewalk, stay as far left of the roadway as possible and walk facing traffic.
• Wait until you get home to sort, check, and eat your treats.

AFTER TRICK-OR-TREATING

• Throw away any candy or food that is not wrapped and sealed by a candy or food company.
• Notify your parents and the police if there are any suspicious treats - treats meant to harm you.