Halloween Safety Tips For Kids

1. Walk with other kids or have your parents walk with you.
2. Stay on the sidewalks and don’t cut across people’s yards.
3. Cross at intersections only and obey traffic lights.
4. If you wear a mask, make sure the holes are large enough to
   see and breathe through easily. MAKE-UP IS SAFER.
5. Have a plan for walking so you cross the street only when necessary.
6. Do not go into other people’s houses. Stay outside.
7. Go only to houses that are well lit.
8. Wear bright, reflective colors so that drivers can see you when it gets dark. Remember that just because you see the
   cars, doesn’t mean the drivers can see you.
9. Be courteous and say “thank you” to the people who give out treats. Don’t push others when you are at the door.
10. Have your parents check your treats for tampering. If you see something suspicious, throw it away. Make sure that the
    treats are in their original wrappers. Do not eat homemade treats unless you know the people who gave them to you.
11. Carry identication, including your name, address, and phone number.
12. Trick-or-treat only in your own neighborhood.
13. After dark, take a flashlight along. This will help you see where you are going and let drivers see you.
14. Wear costumes that are fireproof and not too long or too loose.
15. Do not forget to invite a parent to go with you.

— Harper Woods Department of Public Safety