Halloween Safety Tips For Your Family

With Halloween only days away, we wanted to share some safety tips from safekids.org and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) so your family can have a fun and safe Halloween this year: 

General safety tips while trick-or-treating: 

• Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers
• Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating
• Slow down and be alert! Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street. Turn on headlights early in the day to spot kids from further away
• Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks
• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls
• Choose face paint over costume masks when possible. Masks can limit children’s vision

Protect your family from COVID-19 while trick-or-treating: 

• Outdoor activities, such as trick-or-treating, are much safer than indoors

• Wash your hands before and after Halloween activities 

• Bring hand sanitizer while trick-or-treating

• Limit outdoor crowds especially for unvaccinated children 

• Monitor your health and stay home if you feel sick

• Continue to make safer choices: Consider wearing a face mask in private indoor settings, especially where the vaccination status of those present is unknown 

Follow these tips to enjoy a happy and safe Halloween with your family!