Halloween Safety Tips 2022

Happy Halloween! This fun, spooooooky time of year consists of many fun activities, but there are also a few things to keep in mind when it comes to safety! 

Trick-or-Treating:  

• Accompany young children in the neighborhood and identify your surroundings.
  • Create a route prior to trick-or-treating
• Teach your children to look both ways before crossing the street. 
  • Children should be supervised by an adult when crossing the street
• Only approach homes that have a porch light on.
• Never enter a stranger’s home or a vehicle for any treats.
• Stay on sidewalks.

Costumes:

• Comfortable shoes for walking. Supportive and clear of tripping hazards such as strings, bells, etc.  
• Put reflective tape on costumes, or have your child wear glow sticks!
• If wearing a wig, ensure it is fire-resistant.

Candy:

• Inspect candy before eating
  • Make sure wrappers have not been tampered with
• Choking hazard candies for children under age 4
  • Round candies like M&M’s and Skittles
  • Hard candies like Warheads
  • Extremely sticky candy like caramels and gum
• Allergies
  • Weed out any candy that your child is allergic to (nuts, gluten, red dye 40)
• Be aware of dangerous drugs that can be seen as candy, such as fentanyl. 

Tips For Your Home:

• If you are handing out candy: keep your porch/driveway lit! 
• Identify any tripping hazards and remove them from the sidewalk/yard.  
• Non-edible options for trick-or-treaters include items such as stickers, bouncy balls, and glow sticks!
• Try to hand out candy without nuts (just in case!)

Have a safe and happy Halloween! 

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