Children Should:

• Cross streets only at corners.
• Never cross between parked cars.
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick.
• Walk facing oncoming traffic if there is no sidewalk.
• Be aware of motor vehicles that may be turning into or backing out of driveways.
• Never go into a stranger’s house.

Parents Should: 

• Know the route their children will be taking.
• Make sure children are accompanied by an adult.
• Set limits on when children should return home.
• Make sure trick-or-treaters have safe access when visiting your home. Remove lawn decorations and sprinklers, toys and bicycles, or anything that might obstruct your walkway. Provide a well-lit outside entrance to your home. Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters.
• Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.
• Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats.

Costume Safety:

• Costumes, masks, beards, and wigs should be flame resistant.
• Costumes should try to be light, bright, or clearly visible to motorists; try to add a reflective component if possible.
• Make-up is safer than a mask which can obscure vision.
• Avoid over-sized and high-heeled shoes that can cause a child to trip.
• The child’s name, address, and telephone number should be placed on trick-or-treat bags in case of an accident or lost child.
• Trick-or-treat bags should not be too large; they can obscure vision or cause a child to trip.
  
  

A 'Halloween Safety Tips" PDF version can be found here: Halloween Safety Tips