Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Trick or Treat Safety Tips

With trick or treating and Halloween right around the corner-we have came across these great tips thanks to Haunted Wisconsin.

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Have at least two friends go with you.
• Plan your entire route and make sure your family knows what it is.
• Carry a bright flashlight to illuminate sidewalks, steps and paths. Use new flashlight batteries and check it before you leave the house.
• Chemical glow light sticks can be used along with flashlights.
• Always WALK, do not run.
• Stay on sidewalks. If there is not a sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. Walk single file, facing the traffic.
• Obey traffic signals and only cross at corners.
• Don’t assume you have the right of way.
• Because one car stops, it doesn’t mean others will!
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods.
• Don’t cut across yards or driveways.
• Wear a watch you can read in the dark. Set the watch alarm if you have time limit for trick-or-treating.
• Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
• Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props. Avoid pointed props such as spears, or wands that endanger other children’s eyes.
• Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
• Make sure your costume doesn’t drag on the ground or you might trip on it.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, and make sure they should fit properly.
• Visit houses that have lights on, especially houses with Halloween decorations.
• Stay away from animals you don’t know.
• Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.
• Accept treats only in the doorway. Never go inside a house.
• Always carry a spare Halloween bag just in case yours breaks.
• Take a cell phone with you if possible.
• Always be polite and don’t forget to say “Trick-or-Treat” and “Thank You”!

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