With Halloween approaching, it is important to consider the potential hazards the holiday brings for participants of all ages.
Children should be dressed appropriately for the weather and wear reflective attire or carry flashlights to ensure they can be seen in the dark. Young trick-or-treaters should always be accompanied by an adult. Older children should be reminded of how to trick-or-treat safely, and should use the “buddy system” to make sure no one walks alone.
Drivers should be extra cautious and drive slowly, paying careful attention to trick-or-treaters who may be unaware of the traffic.
Adults attending parties should make a plan to get home safely if they intend to drink, such as using a designated driver or rideshare option, and hosts should ensure guests who drink do not get behind the wheel.
Additional Halloween safety tips can be found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Food and Drug Administration websites.