Halloween Safety Tips

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year! You get to dress up, have fun, watch spooky movies and eat lots of candy! Although this holiday is a happy one, it could become dangerous if some precautions are not taken. Here are some trick or treating and decorating tips to be safe this upcoming Halloween.

Trick or treating tips to safety:

• It is always wise to go online and see if there are sex offenders in your area, map out their houses and make sure your kids stay away! 
• Always keep an eye on your child when trick or treating.
• Make sure costumes are made out of fire retardant material or fire proof and make sure the costume is comfortable to walk in (a scraped knee might ruin the Halloween fun!).
• Carry a flash light or some type of reflective stripe to allow drivers to easily see the trick or treaters.
• Wait to get home before allowing children to consume any candy. Parents need to inspect all candies first; do not let children eat unwrapped, open or suspicious candy.

 Spooky decoration safety tips:

•  Take caution with candles, make sure if Jack O’ Lantern have candles inside that they are out of children’s reach or switch out the candles for battery powered lights (a safer choice). 
• Do not over power your electrical outlet. 
• Make sure the lights or items that require electricity are certified for outside use if that is where you are going to place them. 
• If you decide to create a haunted house on your property, you may want to call Salmon Agency for extra insurance that day. This will protect you if someone happens to become injured inside your property.

From our Salmon Agency family to yours, we hope you enjoy the holiday and be safe this Halloween. If you have any insurance questions or concerns this holiday season, our experts are only a phone call away at 407-365-1766.