Safe Kids SWFL at Golisano Children's Hospital is providing tips to keep you and your family safe this Halloween, as so many are still recovering from Hurricane Ian.
While trick-or-treating, be mindful of:
- Yard debris, which could contain bacteria from flood water and be hazardous
- Standing water, which could contain hazardous waste, debris and even wild animals
- Downed powerlines
More safety tips:
- Test makeup on a small patch of skin before using it
- Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes
- Don't walk near lit candles or luminaries
- Plan your route before trick-or-treating and be sure to look out for debris and floodwater
- Have an adult present at all times
- Give kids flashlights so they can be seen
- Always walk on sidewalks when possible
- Use crosswalks and look both ways before crossing the street
- Don't visit dark homes; only visit well-lit homes with a trusted adult
- Never take rides from strangers
- Remove any yard debris in the path to your door so that kids and their parents don't trip
- Never let children go inside a home
- Check your child's candy before they eat it
- Avoid homemade treats
