It can also be a risky time for little ghost and goblins.
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According to safe kids worldwide, a national parenting organization, on average twice as many children are hit and killed by cars between the hours for 4 to 10 p.m. on Halloween.
Safe Kids wants to let parents know how they can keep their kids safe on Halloween.
“Costumes can be creative and safe”.
Encourage children to use face paint and/or make-up rather than hoods, wigs or masks that can block vision.
Always escort your children and carry a flashlight. “Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross”, she said. Put the electronic devices down. In the event that there is no sidewalk available, kids should walk at the edge of the roadway facing traffic.
Another thing to remember, never invite trick-or-treaters inside your home as a safety precaution.
Fadness also advised that kids should also be dressed appropriately for the weather since there’s rain in the forecast. The National Highway Safety Administration says drivers should slow down and be alert, especially in residential neighborhoods. “They can remind them of what to do if strangers approach them”, says Dr. Gosch.
“We’ll probably be putting a few extra manpower out on the street specifically targeting impaired drivers there will also be targeting those hot spots where we commonly have impaired driving activity”, Sgt. Jones said.
Halloween is an exciting night of the year and a particularly special treat for young children.
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“Chocolate and artificial sweeteners in particular are very, very risky for dogs and cats, so that’s something that you don’t want your dogs to ingest and if they do happen to ingest them, you need to call a veterinary immediately”, said Weathermon.
