Don’t Let a Nightmare on Your Street Ruin Halloween Night KEEP TRICK-OR-TREATERS SAFE FROM HAZARDS
With sugar-fueled kids running from house to house and drivers hurrying to or from Halloween parties, the night can turn dangerous in a heartbeat if everyone isn’t careful. This year, let’s keep the scares limited to haunted houses and not real-life emergencies with a few simple safety tips for families, drivers, and party hosts. BRIGHT COSTUMES, BIG GROUPS, AND A BUDDY SYSTEM It’s easy for kids to get caught up in the magic of the night, considering all the candy, costumes, and laughter echoing through the neighborhood, but staying safe should always be part of the plan. Before heading out, make sure costumes are easy to spot. Glow sticks, light-up bracelets, and reflective tape on candy bags or costume edges can make a huge difference when crossing dark streets. Parents, encourage kids to travel in groups. Big, noticeable groups are easier for drivers to see, and no one has to walk alone. A buddy system is also a smart idea so kids can look out for each other, making sure no one gets left behind as they head from door to door. And when planning the night’s route? Stick to familiar neighborhoods. You know which streets have good lighting, where the sidewalks are safest, and which neighbors are ready with treats. Plus, drivers in their own neighborhoods tend to be more aware of trick-or-treaters and drive more cautiously. SLOW DOWN, STAY SOBER, AND STAY ALERT Attention drivers: Halloween is not the night for distractions or speeding. Families are everywhere, kids may dart into the
street unexpectedly, and visibility drops after sunset. Slowing down and scanning the road continually can save lives. Just as importantly, if you’re heading to or from a party, plan ahead. Use a rideshare, pick a designated driver, or stay put until you’re completely sober. In recent years, nearly half of Halloween night traffic fatalities involved impaired drivers, a sobering statistic we can all help change. And even if you’re stone-cold sober, assume every other car isn’t. Drive defensively, follow the rules of the road, and be prepared for the unexpected. PARTY HOSTS, PLEASE BE THE RESPONSIBLE GHOST Throwing the ultimate Halloween bash? Make sure guests get home safely, and be sure to offer plenty of non-alcoholic options. Keep everyone safe by always being willing to call rideshares or taxis and collect car keys from anyone who’s been drinking. If needed, set up sleeping arrangements so no one drives under the influence. A little planning goes a long way in preventing tragedy. A NIGHT FULL OF TREATS, NOT TRAGEDIES Halloween should be all about candy buckets, pumpkin carving, and laughing until your sides hurt, not accidents, injuries, or heartbreaking phone calls. When we slow down, plan ahead, and look out for each other, we can make sure the scariest part of Halloween stays where it belongs: in the haunted house, not on our streets.
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