10/30/2012
Wishing everyone a safe, happy Halloween! And for those of you in Sandy's affected areas, stay safe and we hope you have a speedy recovery!
Halloween Safety
Don’t give out candy at your front door. Opening your door to strangers (especially those in costumes and masks) isn’t safe. Sit in your driveway or on your porch and hand out candy there. This way you can see what’s going on around you. Don’t forget to keep all your doors and windows closed and locked.
Keep the lights on. Be sure your house, porch and driveway are well lit. This is for your safety and for the safety of the kids trick or treating.
Be careful with cords on the ground. The last thing you want is a lawsuit from someone who tripped over a cord you had across your lawn or driveway to those awesome Halloween decorations.
Trick or Treat safely. While you are walking your kids from house to house, please be sure your kids can be seen. Only trick or treat on well lit streets and near houses with lights on. Also be sure your kids have reflective items on their costumes so any passing car can see them. Predators can be lurking anywhere so never let your kids out of your sight! Lastly, before you go out please visit www.FamilyWatchDog.us. Check out the neighborhoods you will be visiting and be sure to know which houses you should avoid.
Candy Check – Never eat or let your kids eat any candy until you have inspected it. Unwrapped or homemade items should not be eaten and avoid anything that looks old, worn or looks like it’s been tampered with. We all know this, but it’s worth saying, watch how much candy your kids eat. Too much sugar can cause tummy aches!
Andrew Wooten
http://justbesafe.wordpress.com/
Family Watchdog is a free tool allowing the public to keep their family informed and aware of different dangers in their area. Our goal has always been to provide the most up-to-date information to the public, so they can take a proactive role in protecting themselves.