Halloween is
still a few days away, so there’s still time before the Trick-or-Treaters start
running amok in the neighborhood. Here at Sentry, were all about safety, so
let’s look at some things that can help make your Halloween safe.
Halloween is
listed as second in popularity only to Christmas. Didn’t see that one coming did you? It’s
a night of costumes, candy, parties, ghosts and goblins, haunted houses and
magical fun. At least it should be and it can be if safety is top of mind.
Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for child pedestrian
accidents. Sadly, it’s true and per one report, over 60% of the accidents
occurred between 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. – prime time for trick-or-treaters. Think
about it. It’s dark, the kids are excited, they’re quick and can dart in and
out of traffic if not supervised. Basically, the children’s presence on the
road and even around houses requires extra caution. Motorists need to be on the lookout for children on roadways, medians and curbs:
remember that they don’t always wait to get to the intersection before
crossing. Enter and exit driveways and parking lots with caution. Go
slow.
Don't let young
children go unsupervised and only go to houses with porch lights lit. Do not
let them eat any of their candy until they get home and then make sure you
check it carefully for any irregularities. Reflective tape is a great way to
“light up” costumes for high visibility.
If you love to decorate for the holiday, make sure you keep safety in mind as well. Burning candles are a mainstay for Halloween décor. They can also
be extremely dangerous and lead to unexpected damage to your home or worse.
Battery-operated candles are a great alternative. Make sure the placement of
your holiday decor doesn’t lend itself to being knocked over, tripped over or
otherwise causing damage or injury.
Keep pets safe
too. Candy is for the kids, not for your pets. Candy can be toxic to
your pets so make sure it is out of reach. The constant arrivals at the front
door can be scary for them too. Keep them calm and always keep pets inside. If
you are absolutely compelled to dress up your pet for Halloween, make sure it
doesn’t stress them out; make sure the costume fits properly and doesn’t
restrict their movement or breathing.
Seems like a lot to
think about to keep Halloween safe. It’s not; just a little extra caution and a
lot of common sense.
Trick or Treat
Posted by MJ Thomas
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