Halloween Safety: Help Children Have a Safe and Spooktacular Night! – Mocofeed

Halloween is a fun time for families and communities, but safety should always come first. Here are a few simple precautions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for all.

Help children stay visible after dark by choosing bright costumes, adding reflective tape, and carrying flashlights or battery-operated lights. Make sure costumes fit properly, shoes are comfortable, and masks or accessories do not block vision.

Walk Safely and Stay Alert

Remind children to:

• Use sidewalks and well-lit streets whenever possible.
• Cross at crosswalks, follow traffic signals, and stop, look, and listen before crossing.
• Watch for vehicles and never assume drivers see them or will stop.
• Walk rather than run, stay together, and avoid distractions.

Younger children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Drivers: slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for trick-or-treaters.

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Plan Ahead and Stay Together

Plan your route before leaving home and establish a meeting place in case anyone gets separated. Make sure children know how to contact a parent or caregiver. Visit familiar homes with porch lights on, and never enter a stranger’s home or vehicle.

Check Treats and Protect Pets

Wait until you get home to inspect Halloween treats. Adults should discard candy that is unwrapped, damaged, or potentially unsafe. Keep chocolate and other harmful treats out of pets’ reach, and secure pets in a comfortable area away from the excitement.

Remember Fire Safety

Choose flame-resistant costumes when possible, keep children away from open flames, and use battery-operated lights in pumpkins whenever practical. Remind children what to do in an emergency, including Stop, Drop, and Roll if clothing catches fire.

Make Safety Part of Your Halloween Tradition

A little preparation, safe walking habits, visibility, and adult supervision can make a big difference. Let’s work together to keep our children, families, and community safe this Halloween.

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The Police Department, Safe Routes to School Program, and the City wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe Halloween!