Your Lake of the Ozarks Mortgage Lender: Halloween Safety Tips

Who doesn’t love to dress up and feast on candy? While Halloween is a night we all get excited about, there are a lot of things to think about before putting on a costume and eating a bag of treats.

Here at Team Lasson, we prioritize the wellbeing of homeowners and families. On this exciting night, it is important to keep these safety tips in mind.

Walking

When trick-or-treating, there are a lot of hazards that can make streets busy and unsafe. Following these safety tips can keep you and your family safe while out trick-or-treating:

Cross the street at traffic signals and crosswalks. Always look both ways when crossing a street.

Walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

Pay attention. Avoid looking down at phones or other electronics to ensure your path is safe.

Driving

Whether driving home from work or going to a Halloween party, make sure to be extra cautious on the road. While driving on Halloween, be sure to keep these safety tips in mind:

Drive slowly and be especially alert in neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and will move unpredictably.

Take extra time at intersections and on curbs to look for children.

Enter and exit driveways and alleys cautiously.

Trick-or-treating hours are usually around 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Be alert for kids during these hours.

Costumes

While trick-or-treating, there are ways you can make costumes effective in keeping your family safe. Whether your costumes are homemade or from the store, think about how you can customize them using these tips:

Make yourself visible. Carry glow sticks, flashlights, or add strips of reflective tape to costumes or bags so you stand out to drivers.

Wear makeup and hats instead of costume masks that can obscure your vision.

Ensure your costume is the right size to avoid tripping.

Halloween is a night for people of all ages to dress up and party. Whether you’re out trick-or-treating with your family or attending an awesome Halloween party, remember to keep these tips in mind to ensure a safe night.

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