Halloween Safety Tips
Presented by :
Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village
Costume Safety Tips
 Wear make-up instead of a mask if possible
 Choose bright colors or add reflective tape
 Make sure your costume fits and is not too
big or difficult to walk in
Safety Tips
 Wear a watch
 Be home on time
 Make sure your parents know when
you will be home
 Plan ahead – tell your parents where
you will be going
Safety Tips
 Carry a flash light
 Don’t eat your candy while you’re out
 Inspect your candy at home with an adult
Safety Tips
 Be careful when crossing the street
 Walk on sidewalks
 Walk on the left side of the road if there is
no sidewalk
Walk from house to house – do not run
Do not cross yards and lawns
Safety Tips
 Only go to houses with lights on
 Walk in well lit areas
 Avoid short cuts, playgrounds and parks
 Never trick or treat alone
 Walk with parents or friends
If you go without your
parents, remember to...
Trick-or-treat in
familiar neighborhoods.
Trick or treat in a
group with friends.
Get help from an adult at a
well lit house if approached
by a stranger….do not go
inside the house.
Never accept a ride from a
stranger.
If a stranger approaches you,
do whatever it takes to leave….
Scream
Run
Contact the police
Call 9-1-1
Have spooky
fun and
make it safe
for
everyone!
Have a safe
and Happy
Halloween!