10/31/2025
Happy Halloween! We hope you have a spooky but safe night. Remember these tips:
BE STREET SMART
🎃 Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of their vehicle.
🎃 If you have to walk on a road without a sidewalk, walk facing traffic so drivers can see you.
🎃 Encourage all crossings to happen at crosswalks or street corners. Don't dodge between vehicles.
🎃 Tell children to make sure to look left and right.
🎃 Drive slow, don’t drink and drive, and don’t drive after using substances.
BE SEEN
🎃 Stick reflective tape to costumes, coats and treat bags.
🎃 Incorporate lights in the costume or have children hold a flashlight.
🎃 The brighter the costume, the better.
🎃 Light the path for trick-or-treaters (& clear slippery leaves off stairs).
PREVENTION MEASURES
🎃 Clean hands frequently: Wash your hands before and after going trick-or-treating.
🎃 Keep hand sanitizer with you on the go.
EAT HEALTHY BEFORE TRICK OR TREATING
🎃 Provide a healthy meal before children fill up on candy.
🎃 Check candy and throw out anything that isn’t wrapped or looks suspicious.
🎃 Be aware of choking hazards for young children like gum, nuts, hard candies, and small toys.
ADVICE FOR YOUNGER AND OLDER KIDS
🎃 Hold the hands of younger kids, who may be unsteady on slippery stairs or uneven sidewalks.
🎃 If older kids are on their own, they should stick to a planned route and meet up times so caregivers know when and where to find them.
