Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Homeowners
We recently posted safety tips for trick-or-treaters here on the DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog, but adults play a significant role in making Halloween safe, as well. Following are some simple suggestions from the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) on making your home and neighborhood a safer place this Halloween evening:
- "Welcome trick-or-treaters at home by turning on your exterior lights.
- Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard to visitors.
- Ask your Neighborhood Watch or citizens' group to patrol the community.
- Involve students from a local college or university to be "witch's helpers." These students help trick-or-treaters cross busy streets and watch out for ghoulish behavior.
- Drive slowly all evening -- you never know what creature may suddenly cross your path.
- Report any suspicious or criminal activity to your local police or sheriff's department."
Earlier articles posted on the DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog related to Halloween Safety include:
- Halloween safety tips from the National Safety Council (NSC)
- Halloween's real dangers
- Halloween safety for drivers
- Dangerous candy advisory
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