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Halloween Safety Tips
With witches, goblins and superheroes soon to descend on neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers some safety tips to help children have a safe and enjoyable trick-or- treat holiday.
Halloween should be filled with surprise and wonderment, and following some common sense practices can make events safe and fun.
- Walk on sidewalks, not in the street
- Look both ways before crossing the street
- Cross the street only at corners
- Don't hide between or cross the street between parked cars
- Wear light colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible
- Plan your route and share it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with you
- Carry a flashlight to light your way
- Keep away from open fires and candles: Costumes can be extremely flammable
- Visit homes that have porch lights on
- Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house
- Use face paint rather than masks that will impair your vision
- Be cautious of animals and strangers
- Have a grown-up inspect your treats before you eat them
- Don't eat candy if the package is already opened
- Remember, small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children
