This time of year, neighborhoods begin their transformation from normal landscapes to spooky scenes. Houses decorated with cobwebs and pumpkins remind enthusiastic children that Halloween is fast approaching.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2011 an estimated 41 million children 5-14 years old participated in trick-or-treating. It is imperative to consider some safety tips before participating in any Halloween activities.
Here are some important safety tips to consider before/during trick-or-treating:
- Make sure you plan a safe route;
- Make sure that a trusted adult is present and tell your child to never go into a stranger’s home;
- Make sure that your driveway, porch, front steps and sidewalks are clean of debris such as rocks or leaves;
- Make sure to consider your pet on Halloween and possibly bringing it inside or crate it for the evening; and
- Make sure your child knows to keep any Halloween candy away from animals.
The following are trick-or-treat times in our area:
- Greenwood: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m.
- New Whiteland: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m.
There are many ways to have fun on Halloween as long as safety is made a top priority. Happy Halloween!
