Tips for staying safe this Halloween

The CDC came up with a great acronym to help us remember some safety tips this Halloween. Using the words “Safe Halloween”

S

Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

A

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

F

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

E

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

H

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK, and don’t run from house to house.

A

Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.

L

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.

L

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

O

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

W

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

E

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

E

Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

N

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
I know that it is typical for neighborhoods to have hay rides using ATV’s pulling the children on some kind of attached flat trailer. Please make sure all the kids have gotten on and off each time. Count them as they exit and enter so you know you have them all. Younger children should ride along with a parent towards the back of the hay ride so they don’t lose their balance and flip off. Please stay safe out there! “Because YOU matter”

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