Washington, D.C. – As Halloween approaches, safety officials nationwide are urging parents and guardians to take extra precautions to keep children safe during trick-or-treating events next week.
The American Safety Council has released updated Halloween Safety Tips, encouraging families to “SCARE SAFE” — a reminder acronym promoting group travel, proper costume fit, and road safety.
Key recommendations include:
🎃 Stay in groups when trick-or-treating.
🎃 Costumes should be well-fitting and flame resistant.
🎃 Always test makeup for skin sensitivity.
🎃 Remember to look both ways when crossing streets.
🎃 Examine all treats before eating.
🎃 Stay on sidewalks, avoid dark houses, and carry flashlights or glowsticks for visibility.
Officials emphasize that visibility remains one of the top safety concerns, as many Halloween incidents occur after dark. Local law enforcement agencies across the country are also increasing neighborhood patrols to ensure safe festivities.
Parents are encouraged to plan routes in advance, accompany young children, and remind older kids to stay alert to traffic and surroundings.
“Halloween should be fun, but safety always comes first,” the Safety Council noted, adding that reflective gear and supervised routes can make a major difference.
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