Be Safe on Halloween

Keep kids safe when trick or treating

 

 

Today is a day for spooky fun and tasty treats.

Enjoy and be safe

 

Happy Halloween

A word of caution–   On average, children are twice as likely to be hit by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

Keep Children Safe While They Are Out Trick-or-Treating

  • Attach reflective tape or stickers to costumes and trick-or-treat bags; if possible use glow sticks or flashlights to increase children’s visibility
  • Use face paint or make-up in place of masks that can restrict vision
  • An adult should accompany children under the age of 12 while they are trick-or-treating
  • Drivers — use extra caution when driving on Halloween; particularly between the hours of 5:30pm and 9>30pm when most trick-or-treating takes place in neighbourhoods

Parents – Inspect All Treats

  • Check all Halloween treatsDon’t let kids eat any candy or other treats until you or another adult has checked it.
  • Throw away anything homemade.
  • Check all commercially wrapped treats for small holes in the wrappers. Throw out anything that’s torn, unwrapped or in loose packaging.
  • Be cautious before giving treats that could be potential choking hazards (e.g., chewy candies, gum, hard candies, lollipops, peanuts).
  • When in doubt, throw it out!