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Red Cross Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Adults

Nov 10, 2000

With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun.

**Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street.
**Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and
low-flying brooms.
**Cross the street only at corners.
*Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars.
*Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, and brooms, too!)
*Plan your route and share it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with you.
*Carry a flashlight to light your way.
*Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable.)
*Visit homes that have the porch light on.
*Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house.
*Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes.
*Be cautious of animals and strangers.
*Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. And don't eat candy if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.