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HALLOWEEN SAFETY RELIES ON GOOD VISIBILITY

halloween On Halloween, an assortment of ballerinas, clowns, ghosts, and other goblins will have their eyes on just one thing-candy. Roaming dimly lit neighborhoods is part of the fun for children in pursuit of treats, but it can also be dangerous.

Trick-or-treaters and parents need to remember that on Halloween, to be safe, you must be seen. Studies have shown that a child's risk of injury or death as a result of being hit by a car doubles around Halloween.

Incorporate these simple precautions into the evening's festivities to ensure Halloween safety:

  • Dress children in light-colored costumes or adhere reflective tape to the costume's fabric and accessories. Make sure children and adults are visible to passing cars.
  • Eliminate masks from among the costume's accessories. Masks can get in the way of clear vision and can increase the chances of tripping or running into objects.
  • Hypoallergenic make-up is a safer alternative. Take care in keeping make-up away from the eyes.
  • No trick-or-treater should go in search of treats alone. Children move through darkened neighborhoods more safely if accompanied by an adult.
  • Approach only doorsteps that have a porch light lit. Similarly, if you plan to pass out treats, be sure to turn on your light.
  • Pedestrians think they are more visible to drivers than they actually are, so remind trick-or-treaters to look both ways before crossing streets and to stay with the group.
  • If cosmetic contact lenses are part of your costume, call our office early enough to schedule your contact lens fitting. Cosmetic lenses must be ordered.