Question:   What steps should I take to ensure a fun and safe Halloween Trick or Treating?

Answer:

• Test makeup in a small area first to avoid severe allergic reactions. Keep it away from the eyes and mouth.
• Wear well fitting costumes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
• Stay away from candles and luminaries and wear flame resistant costumes.
• Do not trick or treat alone, you should go with groups and with a trusted adult.
• Adults should plan their route ahead and stay in neighborhoods they are familiar with.
• Only trick or treat at houses that are lit. If their lights are off, they do not wish to be bothered.
• Carry a working flashlight with you so can see where you walk and others see you.
• Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic. Reflective tape should be fastened to clothes and bags to help drivers see you.
• Look both ways before crossing the street and use crosswalks when possible.
• Do not carry any sharp objects or weapons that are real.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and for tampering.
• Only eat factory wrapped treats. Do not eat homemade treats unless you know the cook.
• Enter homes only if you are with a trusted adult.
• If you are a host, have your steps and walk well lit.