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Trick-or-Treating Tips for Residents /
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We have compiled a list of safety tips and suggestions for residents
and homeowners to follow for making Halloween a fun night for young
trick or treaters. Help make your neighborhood safe for young ones
by passing these tips to friends and family. Residents can help make
the evening go smoothly by taking care of a few minor details around
the home. The ceramic lawn ornament might not look all that
threatening during the day, but with trick-or-treaters running
around at desk it could cause a fall or twisted ankle. This concern
also applies to slippery leaves on the sidewalk, uneven stepping
stones or loose steps. Help prevent injury on Halloween by reviewing
this guidelines and helpful safety tips.
Pick up objects in the
yard, sidewalk, or driveway that could create safety issues and
be sure any tools are safely put away. Check hoses, flower pots, and
extension cords.
Make sure walkways to
the front door are safe with no broken or uneven stepping stones
that could cause dangerous falls. Clear walkways and steps of any
clutter that could cause someone to trip including Halloween
decorations. They should not be too close to the walkway.
Think "trick or treat safety" when decorating. Safety
experts recommend using plug-in or battery-powered jack-o-lanterns
instead of using a live candle. If you do opt for a live flame, make
sure it is away from any possible exposure to trick or treaters'
costumes or where they will be walking or standing.
Keep your house well-lit and inviting, or if going for a
spooky home theme, make sure trick-or-treaters know your house has a
welcome-mat extended.
Be sure your pets are secured and put away, or appropriate
arrangements are made. Some pets become frightened; others may
become territorial or even aggressive. You don't want your pets
scaring trick or treaters any more than you want kids frightening
your pets. Be especially careful with cats, who might dart out of
open doors.
Carefully consider treats such as healthier food alternatives
than candy. Non-sweet items like crackers, chips, raisins, or
popcorn could receive thumbs up from parents. Some also give the
"treat" to trick or treat by way of pencil, spider ring, glow in the
dark decal, etc.
Repair loose railings on outdoor steps to prevent and
accidental fall.
To make dark walkways safer all year long, consider
illuminating with solar-powered lights.
Don't leave burning candles unattended indoors or outside -
in jack-o'-lanterns, for example. A pumpkin can be accidentally
knocked over and could ignite a costume or even dry leaves on the
ground. Try illuminating with small flashlights instead.
Move small potted plants, water hoses and yard decor that
might present a safety hazard.
Make sure the porch light is working properly.
Trim hedges and bushes where the driveway meets the sidewalk
so that anyone passing can be easily seen.
Read our Trick or
Treating Safety Tips for parents.
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