Kids

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Walk with a group or trusted adult.

• Walk from house to house, and look both ways before crossing the street. Don’t run, and use side-walks and crosswalks wherever possible.

• Put reflective tape on your costume or treat bag to make sure drivers can see you in the dark, and carry a flashlight with you.

• Examine all of your treats to make sure they are safe and sealed before eating them.

• Don’t wear loose costumes or shoes that may cause you to trip, and use nontoxic makeup instead of a mask to make sure you can see clearly.

• Make sure costume accessories such as swords or knives are short, soft and flexible.

• Don’t approach dark houses when trick-or- treat- ing, and never go inside a stranger’s house.

• Don’t approach pets while wearing a Halloween costume. They may not recognize you.

Parents

• Provide healthier options for trick-or-treaters like low-calorie or low-sugar treats or nonedible items like stickers, erasers, pencils or small toys.

• Keep candlelit pumpkins and luminaries away from walkways and doorsteps, and never leave them unattended.

• Slow down and be on the lookout for trick-or- treaters when driving.

• Never let kids trick-or-treat alone. Go with them if they are under age 12, and make sure older children are with a group of trusted friends. Go over the planned trick-or-treat route with your child, and be sure to set a curfew.

• Make sure your porch and walkway are well-lit, and move any potential tripping hazards out of the path of trick-or-treaters.

• Keep family pets away from trick-or-treaters, even if they are friendly.

• Limit the amount of candy your kids eat each day, and encourage them to give away excess candy.