8 Halloween Safety Tips For Your Family
The air is getting cooler and leaves are falling. Fall is here and Halloween is around the corner. Time to take your favorite little ghouls and goblins around the town for some trick or treating! We want your family to have a great time while staying safe. Follow our top Halloween safety tips and you will have a spooktacular time!
Be Visible: Every trick-or-treater and adult chaperone should carry a flashlight. Apply light-reflecting material to costumes and candy bags, as well.
Stick Together: It’s always more fun in a group. If you have young children, it is always safer to accompany them. Older children that are trick or treating without an adult should be with a group and stay within a specified area.
Drive Safely: Drive sober, slowly and even more carefully than usual on Halloween. Watch for children who may dart between parked cars, run across the street or be walking in the road. Slow down and drive defensively for everyone’s safety.
Costume Safety: Choose costumes that are bright and reflective. They should be made from flame-resistant materials. Avoid masks that may obscure vision – face paint is a great alternative to masks.
Pet Safety: Halloween night can be stressful, even on the friendliest dog or cat. Putting your dog or cat in a secure room away from the front door will also prevent them from darting outside. Another hazard is Halloween candy—chocolate and artificial sweeteners can be fatal to animals. For their sake, make sure they’re safe indoors and that all candy is stashed away somewhere they can’t access.
Inspect Candy: Inspect all children’s treats. Never eat unwrapped items and throw away any suspicious candy. It’s recommended to collect candy only from those you know.
Home Safety: Keep your home brightly lit indoors and outside. It is also a good idea to make sure to your sidewalks and porch free of any debris.
Following our Halloween safety tips will ensure you have a fun-filled and safe holiday. Another great way to keep all your loved ones safe this Halloween is to make sure they have the right insurance coverage. Lenz Balder can help you find a policy that provides the protection you and your family need. Contact us today!