Safe 'n' Sound Trick 'r Treating


Start by taking your kids, not sending them.
Add to the fun by including other families.
Find a "family-friendly" neighborhood (even if you must drive there).
Escort young children to the door; instruct them never to enter a house.


Have children use the "buddy system" - pick a partner and stick together.
Avoid close encounters with candles - in and out of jack-o-lanterns.
Light your way by remembering to take flashlights.
Leave dark houses behind; no porch light, trick-or-treaters are not welcome.
Observe safety sense; cross streets at intersections after looking both ways.
Wear comfortable costumes that don't obstruct vision; use reflector tape.
Educate your children about "stranger danger" in age-appropriate ways.
Equip yourselves with cell phones or walkie talkies.
Nibble candy at home after a thorough checking by parents.