Halloween Safety
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children, but sometimes the most hectic for parents and guardians. The Halloween, take a moment to consider basic safety precautions that will make your children's Halloween a safer night of fun.
Before Halloween
- Choose bright, flame-retardant costumes (Hint - Add reflective tape to costumes and candy bags!)
- Make sure children know their home phone number and address in case you get separated
- Plan a trick-or-treating route in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets
- Teach children to say "No!" in a loud voice if someone tries to get them to go somewhere, accept anything other than a treat, or leave with them
- Teach them how to call 911 in an emergency
Halloween Night
- Always walk younger children to the door to receive treats
- Be sure children do not approach any vehicle, occupied or not unless you are with them
- Discuss basic pedestrian safety rules when walking to and from houses
- Don't let children enter a home unless you are with them
- Never send younger children out alone - they should be with a parent or guardian, or another trusted adult
NetSmartz.org
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
This page was adapted from Halloween Safety Tips from NetSmartz.org, a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.