The American Red Cross-Knoxville Area Chapter encourages
you and your family to read and use these tips to help
keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating. For more
information on staying safe year-round, contact your American
Red Cross at (865) 584-2999.
With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on
neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers
parents some safety tips to help prepare their children
for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween
should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following
some common sense practices can keep events safer and
more fun.
- Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the
street.
- Look both ways before crossing the street to check
for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms.
- Cross the street only at corners.
- Don't hide or cross the street between parked cars.
- Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so
you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective
tape on bikes, skateboards, and brooms, too!)
- Plan your route and share it with your family. If
possible, have an adult go with you.
- Carry a flashlight to light your way.
- Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can
be extremely flamable.)
- Visit homes that have the porch light on.
- Accept your treats at the door and never go into a
stranger's house.
- Use face paint rather than masks or things that will
cover your eyes.
- Be cautious of animals and strangers.
- Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating.
And don't eat candy if the package is already opened.
Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for
young children.
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