Fall is in the air which means that Halloween is just around the corner! Safelist.com wants to keep you and your loved ones safe with these great Halloween safety tips.
• Check your trick-or- treating route for any registered sex offenders in the area. Go to California’s Megan Law sex offender locater site to check your neighborhood for free. http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/ .This is a great site to periodically check even after Halloween is over. You never know who is lurking out there.
• Install a GPS tracking app onto your child’s cell phone. There are many great free apps that are easy to use. This will give you some peace of mind especially if you have older kids who want to venture out on their own.
• Choose flame retardant costumes that are comfortable to wear. Stay away from masks that can obscure your child’s vision. Apply reflective tape onto costumes and candy bags. Drivers will be better able to spot your little ones in the dark. We also recommend those cute blinking light pins or necklaces. They keep hands free and are very bright for everyone to see.
• If you are in a large group; stay together and have everyone buddy up with a partner. Kids can easily get lost and left behind with so many other children walking around.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Stay on sidewalks and cross only at designated areas. Try not to Zigzag between homes or cut across lawns.
• Only go to homes that are well lit. Never go inside a home to accept a treat. Beware of dogs and always ask permission before petting an animal.
• Prepare your home for trick-or-treaters by keeping walkways clear. Keep your porch light on and home well lit. Use artificial lights to light Jack-o-lanterns. Keep your pets secure and restrained.
• Inspect your child’s bag for any candy that appears to have been tampered with. When in doubt; toss it out. Don’t let your child eat any homemade treats unless you know the person who gave them to you. Also, make sure your kids aren’t trick or treating on an empty stomach. They will get hungry and want to snack on the candy before you’ve had a chance to inspect it.
Safelist.com wishes you and your family a very safe and happy Halloween!
