With Halloween once again upon us, parents concerns about their chldren’s safety is paramount. In order to alleviate lingering fears we have created a pro-active list of child safety tips designed to ensure a safe and sane Trick-or-Treat experience for all.
- Check Megan’s Law for sex offenders in your neighborhood and ensure that your children avoid their houses
- Children under twelve-years-old should Trick-or-Treat with a group and take along a parent or a teen-aged brother or sister
- Tuck a GPS enabled cell phone equipped withe the Track N Treat smart phone app into your child’s interior pocket so that you can track them in real time
- Trick-or-Treat in neighborhoods that you know, that you trust and that are well lit. Avoid dark alleys, dark stairwells, or remote locations
- Discuss your Halloween route with your parents and the time you will return
- Wear make-up instead of a mask that can inhibit vision
- Wear clothing that is light in color and not too long. Add something that glows in the dark or is reflective
- Carry a glow stick or flashlight to to see and be seen by drivers
- Walk on the sidewalk, cross the street at crosswalks, and stay away from cars
- Stay outside the homes that you visit
- Be sure all treats are wrapped and sealed. Eat them only after a parent checks them first
- Trust your feelings! Avoid strange situations
- If you do not feel safe Trick-or-Treating, don’t Trick-or-Treat
- Have a fun and SAFE Halloween!
