Spooktacular Safety: Tricks, treats, and tips for a safe Halloween

Upper Fraser Valley

2024-10-25 13:41 PDT

File # 2024 Halloween Safety

With Halloween approaching, the UFVRD is reminding residents to prioritize safety while enjoying the festivities. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with kids, attending a Halloween party, or driving through neighbourhoods, we want everyone to have a fun and safe evening.

Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for all:

Children

• Do not go trick or treating alone. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Be seen - wear bright costumes and carry a flashlight, glow stick or have reflective tape on your costume.
• Use non-toxic makeup instead of a mask so vision is not limited.

Older kids and teenagers

• Use a buddy system and do not go out alone.
• Do not approach houses that have lights off.
• Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections.
• Let your parents know where you are going and when you will be home.

Parents and Guardians

• If your child is trick-or-treating without an adult, make sure they have a buddy to go with and discuss a defined route and a curfew. When kids have their route planned ahead of time, it can help avoid them getting lost.
• Talk with your kids about traffic safety before leaving the house.
• Advise your kids to bring candy home to be inspected before eating it. Parents should always go through treats to ensure there are no hazards. Throw away any open packages or homemade treats.

Motorists

• Halloween means many children on the streets. Drivers should use extra caution and drive slowly in residential areas.
• Always enter and exit driveways slowly and take extra care at intersections.

Your Haunted House

• When decorating your home for Halloween, make sure pathways are clear of tripping hazards like extension cords, decorations, and other obstacles. Use battery-operated candles in pumpkins instead of real flames to reduce fire risks.

Halloween Party-Goers

• Plan your ride home. Don’t drink and drive. If you are planning to drink, drink responsibly.
• Fake weapons in your costume? Choose fakes that look fake but always remember, not everyone can tell the difference.

For more Halloween safety tips visit us at bcrcmp.

Stay safe and have a Happy Halloween!

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