Halloween safety tips
Tehachapi Police Department
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A few suggestions for parents to consider before your ghouls and goblins go out on Halloween:
• Make sure costumes are flame-retardant and tell your children to stay away from open flames or burning jack-o-lanterns.
• Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in the night.
• Use make-up instead of a mask. Masks can reduce or obstruct a child’s vision.
• Make sure the costume has bright reflective colors so they can be seen.
• Plan a safe trick-or-treat route.
• Trick-or-treat in groups for added safety. Parents should accompany young children.
• Start early when there is still daylight. Flashlights should be in every group.
• Visit familiar homes where the outside lights are on.
• Tell your trick-or-treaters not to go inside a house, garage, or car.
• Keep a safe distance from moving cars. Use sidewalks and crosswalks.
• Don’t eat any treats until they can be examined by parents.
• Never eat candy from a torn or opened wrapper.
Most of all, have fun. Happy Halloween!
