Halloween’s greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions. Here are some safety tips:
- Map out your trick-or-treating route.
- Use a flashlight.
- If you visit the house of a stranger, accept treats at the door. Do not go inside.
- Use face paint instead of masks, which can cover your eyes.
- Wear light-colored clothing and use reflective tape on shoes.
- Whether you walk, slither or sneak, do it on the sidewalks and not in the street.
- Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross at corners.
- Watch for cars and don’t hide between parked vehicles.
- Wigs, capes and costumes are flammable; avoid open flames.
- Use a glow stick instead of a candle in jack-o-lanterns.
- Visit only homes with their porch lights turned on.
- Be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.
- An adults should inspect candy and remove any open wrappers or choking hazards before eating.
Source: American Red Cross
