Halloween can be a fun and exciting event for kids (and adults)! Below are some informative tips to increase neighbourhood safety on October 31.
Residents:
- Turn on outdoor lights and replace burnt-out bulbs.
- Clear a path from the road to your front door and remove any potential obstacles or tripping hazards.
- Keep your pets safe. Keep pets indoors and away from the unfamiliar (and spooky) guests at the front door.
- Beware of potential food allergies; consider alternative goodies.
- If you’re driving be cautious of goblins, ghouls and ghosts out and about in your neighbourhood.
Parents:
- Costumes should be short enough to avoid tripping; and be light coloured in order to be easily seen at night. Having your child wear reflective tape will also help them be better seen by drivers.
- Use non-toxic makeup to complete costumes instead of masks as masks can reduce visibility for your child.
- Create an easy-to-follow route with your children and teenagers.
- Travel in groups of three or four. Young children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Practice crosswalk safety. Make your way up one side of the street and cross to the other side looking both ways, don’t crisscross back and forth.
- Double-check you child’s goodie bags to ensure everything is safe to eat.
Remember:
Connect with neighbours! Halloween is a great time to familiarize and engage with your community!
