Did you know that Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas? Did you also know that children are more likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year? Kids love to dress up, get together with friends, and go door-to-door hoping to find the full size candy bar, so keep them safe by doing a little pre-planning. Here are some pointers for ensuring your house is a safe place for trick-or-treaters on October 31.
Keep Kids Safe
· Never go into a strangers home
· Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision
· Don’t eat homemade candy unless you know the family
· Wear reflective clothing
· Have a flash light
· Look at all wrapped candy, if it has been opened toss it out
· Develop a route with your parents
· Go in a group of kids
· Set a curfew
Safety For Pets
Make sure your pet is in a safe and comfortable space or take them to a secure, relaxing location for the evening.
Home Safety
· Clean up your yard
· Make a clear well illuminated path to your door
· Remember that a lot of Halloween decorations like dried flowers, straw and crepe paper are highly flammable. Make sure to keep your decorations away from all open flames
· Make sure all outside lights are in good working order
· If you have a large display make sure electric cords are taped or secure to prevent tripping
· Practice indoor fire safety by checking all smoke detectors. Make sure candles are placed in a secure area
· Make sure windows and doors are locked at all times
· It’s never a good idea to answer the door after a certain time
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