Keeping you and your family safe while participating in Halloween activities and trick-or-treating is very crucial to us, that is why we came up with a list of tips and tricks to help you do so. Continue reading the tips below for your key to a happy Halloween.
Pumpkin Carving:
- Don’t let your small children ever carve a pumpkin! Instead let them draw on the pumpkin and then give it to you to carve it.
- Instead of lighting up your Jack-o-lantern with a candle use a flashlight or glowstick.
- If using a candle to light up your pumpkin carving, be sure it is in a safe place and is being watched at all times.
Halloween Costumes:
- When costume shopping buy items that are fire resistant.
- Make sure the costume can be easily spotted in the dark. If it can’t be seen easily, place reflective tape on it or make sure your child carries a flashlight with them throughout the night.
- Use face paint and or makeup instead of wearing a mask. Wearing a mask can restrict you vision and could cause unnecessary problems.
Trick-or-Treating:
- Accompany your children when trick-or-treating.
- Only go to houses with a porch light on.
- If your children are older, agree on a time that they should return home, and make sure they are carrying a cell phone with them.
- Make sure your children know to never go into a stranger’s house or car.
- If baked goods are being offered, politely turn them down.
- Teach your children if they get lost to call 9-1-1 or your local police station.
- Beware and avoid pedestrian injuries by:
- Staying in a big group.
- Walking on well-lit sidewalks.
- And crossing the street at marked locations.
- Watch out for pets and yard decorations while approaching a house.
Candy Time:
- Spread your treats out over time, don’t eat them all in one night!
- Parents: have coloring books, stickers, markers, etc. ready for when a trick-or-treater has a food allergy.
- Examine the candy. Throw away any items that are open.
Drivers:
- If you new to driving around Halloween, then don’t drive on Halloween.
- Keep your eyes open. Look for any children that could be walking on or crossing the street.
- Watch for children at every turn you make.
- And ALWAYS stop for pedestrians.
Homeowners:
- Sweep your sidewalk, make sure there are no wet leaves stuck on it.
- Remove all items from your yard that could cause trick-or-treaters to trip and injure themselves.
- Check and replace any lights that have burned out.
- Restrain your pets.
Protect Yourself with Homeowners Insurance
While Halloween can be one of the spookiest nights of the year, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Following the tips above can help you and your family stay safe this Halloween.
Also be sure to protect yourself with affordable home and life insurance. Contact us today to learn how Bock Agency can help with your homeowner’s policy. We offer home insurance tailored to your needs in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania including the Greensburg, Irwin, N. Huntingdon, Pittsburgh, and Trafford areas. Request a homeowners insurance quote today.