Photo courtesy of US Army Garrison Japan
Written by Courtney Battle
With Halloween right around the corner, families are getting all geared up with costumes, pumpkins, and parties. But with all of the excitement, it’s still important to remember safety first! We’ve compiled some of our favorite safety tips for this weekend, and hope that you have a happy, safe Halloween!
#1 Avoid trick-or-treating alone-This is especially important for younger children, but there is always safety in numbers. A parent or guardian should definitely accompany children looking to snag some treats for their collection.
#2 Look before you cross– Once the sun goes down, it’s even more important to be careful about going door-to-door and crossing streets. Adults should make sure children know not to run into the street, and to make sure traffic is clear before entering a crosswalk.
#3 Restrain pets– If Spot gets really excited when guests come over, it would probably be a good idea to make sure he is out of the way so that he doesn’t startle trick -or -treaters, or even worse– run away!
#4 Choose a brightly colored costume-Drivers will be able to spot a bright costume easily in the dark. If your costume isn’t a brighter color, you can use reflective tape, stickers, or flashlights to light the way for yourself and drivers!
#5 Inspect the treats– Make sure children don’t sneak any candy until they get home and an adult has tossed out any unwrapped or anything suspicious-looking. If it doesn’t seem right, it’s probably not!
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