Halloween Tips for Cranford Trick-or-Treaters

Be familiar with the neighborhood where your children will be trick-or-treating.

Set a specific time for your child/children to be out.

Always know who is trick-or-treating with your children.

Walk on the sidewalks and not in the middle of the street.

Instruct your children NEVER to enter any homes.

Stay in well-lighted areas.

Inspect all treats before allowing children to eat them.

Choose fireproof comfortable costumes made of light colored material so they can be easily seen in the dark.

Consider placing reflective or glow in the dark tape on your children’s costumes.

Have children avoid wearing eye makeup or masks, which will restrict their vision.

Avoid having children carry replica firearms, swords, or toys which can be mistaken for the real thing.

Give out only commercially wrapped candy.

Teach children their home and/or parent’s cellular phone number in case they get lost.

Obey all traffic signals and look in all directions when crossing the street.

Don’t run!  Walk to your intended destination and don’t dart in and out of cars or driveways.  If there are no sidewalks stay as far left of the roadway as possible.

Walk in the direction facing traffic.

Only trick-or-treat at homes with their porch light on.  Never approach a car offering candy.

Wait until you get home before eating any treats.

Maintain clear walkways that are free from obstruction.

If using candles, keep them away from the path of children.

Immediately notify law enforcement of any suspicious activity.

Look for children walking on the street, running, and darting in between parked vehicles.

Be extra careful when entering and exiting driveways.