Halloween safety tips!

It's that time of year where we are shopping for costumes for our children and setting up decorations. Yes, Halloween is almost here! As a Vice President of the Wantagh Seaford Homeowners Association and chairman of our Neighborhood Watch Committee I have throughout the years contributed blogs to the patch providing safety tips. I would like to provide you with some safety tips from the National Security Council on Halloween safety.

• If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you
• Agree on a specific time when children should return home
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat

Safety Tips for Motorists

• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully
• At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing

Trick-or-Treating

• Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone
• Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home
• Teach your children to never enter a stranger's home

Costumes

• All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant
• If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are visible
• When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first
• Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation

I hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween.

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