Children should:
1. Only go to well lit houses
2. Never go inside a stranger’s house
3. Travel in small groups, accompanied by an adult
4. Bring treats home before eating them so adults can inspect them (or pick the ones out they like is usually what happened at my house!)
5. Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks and avoid crossing through yards
6. Cross streets at the corners, use crosswalks, and don’t cross the street between parked cars
7. Stop at all street corners and cross the street as a group
8. Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant
9. Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can obstruct a child’s vision)
10. Don’t allow your child to wear a hat that will slide over his/her eyes
11. To prevent your trick-or-treater from tripping, avoid costumes that are long, baggy or loose, or ones that contain over-sized shoes
12. Remind trick-or-treaters to look left, then right, and left again before crossing the street

Additionally parents and adults should remember to drive slowly, supervise trick-or-treaters for children under age 12, and inspect all candy for safety before children eat it.