Halloween Trick Or Treating Safety Tips

NORWALK, Ohio – The countdown is on – Halloween is officially a days away! We know your ghosts and goblins are busy decorating pumpkins and finalizing their Halloween costumes in anticipation for the most spooktacular night of the year! While this holiday is a favorite among youngsters, it can also be a very dangerous time if our children aren't careful. So in preparation for the big night, be sure to take some time to discuss these Halloween Trick Or Treating Safety Tips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Halloween Trick Or Treating Safety Tips

• Everything is hard to see when it's dark, so be bright! Wear flame-retardant costumes, and if need be, add reflective tape! It's also smart to have a flashlight on hand to keep track of all the little ones.
• Plan a trick or treating route that takes place in a familiar, and well-lit neighborhood. It's hard to navigate in the dark, so being familiar with your surroundings is key!
• No trick-or-treater should EVER be alone. Young children should always be accompanied by a parent, and for the older kids, traveling in a group is essential to staying safe.
• Always escort children to the door from house to house, and never let them enter a home unless you are with them. Same goes for cars – children should never approach a vehicle, whether occupied or not.
• Be sure to discuss basic pedestrian safety rules. Halloween involves a lot of walking, so being aware of this rule will keep them knowledgeable while strolling through the neighborhood.
• Check with your children to make sure they know their home address, phone number and to call 911 in an emergency. If separated, this will ensure that they will know what to tell officials.
• In the case that someone should try to kidnap them, make sure your children know to resist as best they can – kick, scream, yell "NO," anything and everything.
• Most importantly, remind your child how important it is to stay alert. This is a busy night, and being aware of everything going on is crucial to their safety. Make sure that they know to report any suspicious behavior to a trusted parent or law enforcement.

These Trick Or Treating Safety Tips are perfect to guarantee that the only scares this Halloween are fun ones! In general, it's important that children are familiar with these safety rules considering an emergency can happen anytime, anywhere. Reviewing these suggestions before the kids run off and gather as much candy as they can will help to keep these reminders fresh in their heads!

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