Halloween Safety Tips

From Sturtevant

Halloween in Sturtevant is a fun time for kids, but it is also an important time to be extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that your children have a fun and safe Halloween. Trick or Treat hours: October 31st - 5-7PM. A bonfire at Fireman's Park will follow at 8:00PM

• Some tips to make this year's Halloween safe include:
  • Choose a costume made of flame retardant material
  • Costumes should be short so that they don't cause your child to trip and fall
  • For good visibility, add some reflective tape to the costume or bag used to carry candy or choose a costume made of bright material that is visible in the dark
  • Masks should fit securely to allow your child to see well by not hindering visibility

• Trick or Treating safety
  • Children should be well supervised by an adult when trick or treating
  • Older children should trick or treat in large groups in well known neighborhoods
  • Carry a flashlight
  • Stick to well-lit houses in familiar neighborhoods
  • Follow traffic signals and rules of the road
  • Instruct your children to bring ALL candy home before eating it so that you can carefully inspect it for tampering
  • Tell children not to accept, and not to eat anything that isn't commercially wrapped

• General Safety Tips
  • Residents should prepare their home for trick or treaters by removing obstacles from their front yard, restraining dogs and other animals, and turning on the exterior house light
  • If going to an adult Halloween party, make sure that you don't drink and drive. Use a designated drive if alcohol is consumed.