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Halloween Safety: Home Safety for Trick-or-Treaters

If you’re handing out candy or decorating your home, ensure it’s safe for trick-or-treaters:

  1. Clear Walkways: Make sure your front yard, driveway, and sidewalks are free of obstacles like hoses, decorations, or loose branches that could cause someone to trip.
  2. Light Up Your Home: Keep the outside of your home well-lit to prevent falls and signal to trick-or-treaters that you’re participating in the holiday.
  3. Use Battery-Powered Candles: Instead of real candles, opt for battery-powered LED candles in pumpkins or luminaries to reduce fire hazards.
Halloween Safety: Candy Inspection

With so many treats involved, candy safety is a major concern. Here’s how to ensure the candy collected is safe to eat:

  • Inspect Candy Before Eating: Check all candy for signs of tampering, such as opened wrappers, punctures, or anything unusual. Discard anything suspicious.
  • Homemade Treats: Stick to commercially wrapped treats. Unless you know the person well, it’s safer to avoid homemade goodies.
  • Allergy Awareness: If your child has allergies, carefully review ingredients on candy packaging. Consider organizing a candy swap with friends to trade for allergen-free options.