As parents:
* Know the neighborhood you are sending your kids out to, know their route if they are old enough to be on their own but mostly accompany them.
* Know the town or city curfew for trick or treating...date, times and set a curfew for your children.
* Protect yourself from a lawsuit by clearing the walk area of any trip, slip or fall hazards. Light up the steps and keep any candle flames away from anywhere the children can accidentally catch costumes on fire.
* Put your vehicle in a garage or lock it up and don't leave any valuables visible. Leave outside lights on all night long to protect your home from possible vandals, hey tend to stay away from well light areas.
* If you are driving a vehicle please slow down and be on the look out for the kids crossing the streets even mid-block where you may not expect them.
* Help your child pick out a safe costume - fire proof or fire resistive, no blocked vision....warm enough if need be or something to keep them dry if raining.
* If the kids are going to a party check with the homeowner or organizer to see if moderated, who is attending, times, rules & set a pick up time.
* Kids will be kids....set some rules and explain the difference between having fun and vandalism. Discuss animal cruelty issues to your older children also.
* Let your children know not to cut through any alleys, back yards or go to any dark homes and certainly don't let them go out alone trick or treating. Groups are more fun and much safer.
* Instruct the kids not to eat the candy until you inspect it. It is probably a good idea to inspect the candy you are handing out also.
* Instruct the kids not to go inside strangers homes or cars.
* Have the children carry a flashlight or glow stick and explain the rules of crossing the streets.
* A cell phone may be a nice option for the night also.
HAVE FUN BUT PLEASE BE SAFE FIRST ! Bob Moses - Moses Insurance 716-634-1212
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