With witches, goblins and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods this month, it’s important to remember a few safety tips to keep Halloween fun and safe for everyone.
- Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not on the street or around parked cars
- Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks and low-flying brooms
- Carry a flashlight to light your way
- Adults or responsible teenagers should accompany trick-or-treaters
- Save the candy eating for home when an adult can look through the treats
- Throw away opened candy and be cautious of small, hard candy with young children
- Keep the capes & other costume parts away from candles and feet that might trip
- Use face paint rather than masks that can limit vision
- Go only to houses with the lights on
Adapted from the American Red Cross
Deana Salameh BSN, RN
Zervas Elementary School
Fax (617) 552-5546
