Halloween Safety
1. Kids should always go trick or treating with a responsible adult. If you go with a group of kids you should try to have one adult for every two to three kids.
2. Plan a safe route and carry a cell phone.
3. DO NOT let your kids eat any candy until you have first looked through it. Only allow your children to eat factory sealed candy...avoid home made treats passed out by strangers.
4. Carry a flashlight and make sure your child has reflective tape or lighting on his or her costume. For example you could use the reflective necklace that we passed out at the Halloween Party.
5. Look both ways when crossing the street. Use crosswalks whenever available.
6. Have your child wear flame resistant costumes. Don't walk near lit candles or luminaries.
7. Don't let your child wear a costume that is too long.
8. If a costume involves any sort of fake weapon, make sure that it is made of a flexible material such as cardboard or foam. Or, avoid the whole problem of weapons by challenging your child to design a costume that is scary without one.
9. Avoid houses that are not well lit or are not visable from the street.
10. Use the buddy system for any groups of kids.
Have a fun and SAFE Halloween Night!
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