Make Your Home Secure for You and Trick-or-Treaters: Top Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a fun and spooky time, but with lots of children trick-or-treating and adults giving out candy or partying, everyone needs to be conscious of protecting themselves and others.

These Halloween safety tips from Paladin Security Group will help you plan the FANG-tastic holiday!

Halloween parties are fun and it’s exciting to see what costumes your guests are sporting. To ensure a safe and enjoy able time is had by everyone, be sure to consider these tips: ■ Do not serve alcohol to minors ■ Only invite people you know ■ Never leave candles unattended ■ Turn on your exterior lights to ensure your home is visible ■ Designate a sober driver to get guests home safely

Halloween can be very stressful for your pets, as they can experience heightened anxiety caused by loud noises, strangers in the home and trick-or-treaters. To ensure your furry loved ones are kept safe and calm, follow these tips: ■ Keep pets indoors and away from trick-or-treaters ■ If you do take pets outside, keep them on a leash ■ Do not feed your pets Halloween candy ■ Don’t dress up your pet unless he/she enjoys it ■ Keep decorations and wires out of reach

Trick-or-treating is the highlight of the evening for children. To help ensure they have an enjoyable night, keep these tips in mind: ■ Only hand out store-bought candy ■ Dispose of any wrapped candy that has come undone ■ Ensure your house’s interior and exterior are well lit

■ Create a clear and safe path for trick-or-treaters by sweeping away wet leaves or anything they can slip on or trip over ■ Do not let trick-or-treaters into your home

With a busy evening ahead of you, here are some tips to help you plan to walk with your kids on their trick-or-treating rounds: ■ Determine a clear route ■ Ensure you have a flashlight or a safety vest so you are visible to vehicles ■ Bring water with you ■ Walk to the door with your children ■ Inspect the candy they’re given thoroughly

With loads of little ones roaming around in the streets, be sure to monitor your speed, stay off your cell phones, and pay attention as children can dart out in front of you when you least expect it. As we count down to Halloween night, we hope you consider these tips to help ensure a fun and safe evening for everyone.