Halloween Safety

10/25/2021 (Permalink)

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Halloween is all about letting the kids be creative with decorating, pumpkins, costumes and all of the trick-or-treat riddles a child can come-up with.  Have fun but be safe with some of our Halloween safety tips.

• Consider alternate decorating ideas for your pumpkins to eliminate carving.  Painting, gemstones, and foam decals are fun ways to really revamp a pumpkin without the need to cut.
• Speaking of pumpkins, if you’re all about the carved route, look into illuminating them with colorful glow sticks or battery powered candles. You get the creative freedom to change colors throughout the season and eliminate the potential fire hazard. 
• When choosing a costume, look for reflective fabrics and bright colors to really stand out.
• Make sure to cross the street at corners and cross walks and to walk, not run across roads.
• Carry a flash light or glow sticks to help be seen by drivers.
• If possible, stay on sidewalks in well-lit neighborhoods.
• Accompany small children on their trick-or-treat adventure.
• Make sure to go over the trick-or-treat route with your children that will be going unaccompanied.
• If driving, consider carpooling and parking in a central location to reduce the number of motorists on the road
• Remind children with phones and other electronic devices to focus on where they are going and to not be on their device on roadways.
• Consider using face paint over a mask so that their vision isn’t impaired.
• Make sure children know how to call 911 in case of an emergency and that they have a copy of your name and phone number with them.
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a stranger’s home or vehicle.

Need post Halloween clean up and restoration services? Call SERVPRO® of Greater Waco 254-224-5999