Halloween is approaching and safety is the main concern. There will be a large amount of children out in the streets and with many Trick Or Treat times being later in the evening, extra precaution is necessary. Here’s a scary statistic: Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween, than on any other day of the year. In 2017, October ranked No. 2 in motor vehicle deaths by month, with 3,700. With that being said be sure to pay attention to your surroundings while having fun.

Here is a list of safety tips for Halloween:

• Of Course Have A Blast! But First Continue Reading…….
• Provide Adult Supervision
• If Possible Use Sidewalks
• Parents Having A Flashlight Is Helpful
• Glow-In-The-Dark Items Help With Being Seen
• If Your Older Children Are Going Alone, Plan And Review A Route Acceptable To You
• Agree On A Specific Time Children Should Return Home
• Teach Your Children Never To Enter A Stranger’s Home Or Car
• If You Are Participating Leave Your Porch Light On If No Decor
• If You Do Not Participate Turn Your Porch Light Off To Lessen Disturbances
• If Pets Are Going Please Keep Them Restrained
• In Case Of Emergency Make Sure Your Child Knows How To Contact You Or 9-1-1
• While Driving Be Careful And Aware Of Your Surroundings
• Watch For Children Walking On Roadways, Medians And Curbs
• Enter And Exit Driveways And Alleys Carefully
• At Twilight And Later In The Evening, Watch For Children In Dark Clothing
• Tell Your Children Not To Eat Any Treats Until They Return Home
• & Be Sure To Do A Candy Check!