Halloween Safety Awareness
Halloween Safety Awareness
During Halloween, extra caution should be taken to ensure a safe and
happy holiday. For many, a Halloween party is a safe alternative to neighborhood
trick-or-treating. For trick-or-treaters, keep the path and stairs
leading to the front door of your home well lighted and cleared of debris.
If children are taken into the neighborhood, avoid busy places with heavy
traffic and construction areas. It is safer to begin trick-or-treating in the
daylight than after dark. At nighttime, carry a bright flashlight and be
aware of your surroundings.
Costumes can be fun as well as safe. Avoid floppy hats, wigs, and eye
patches that block vision. Wear make-up instead of masks so as to minimally
block vision. Avoid costume props that may be damaging to
children’s eyes, such as pointed spears, swords, or wands. Wear bright
reflective clothing if trick-or-treating in the dark. Use extra caution when
driving on Halloween. Never drive while wearing a mask, and always
obey traffic signals, especially on Halloween when there are an increased
number of pedestrians. Advise small children to be cautious when crossing
the street, and accompany younger children.