Halloween Safety Kit

We associate Halloween with creative costumes,
spooktacular decorations, and mountains of candy and sweets. But what you may
not realize, is that the holiday poses a number of safety risks. From safely
teaching your child how to carve their first jack-o-lantern,
to addressing concerns about your car being vandalized during the witching hour,
we’ve got you covered with safety tips to get you through All Hallows’ Eve.

Read on to explore our round-up of articles
dedicated to keeping you and your family safe on Halloween.

Pumpkin Carving

What would Halloween be without a carved
jack-o-lantern proudly sitting on your front step? Whether you have kids who
are eager to create silly pumpkin monsters or are working on some spooky
decorations for your Halloween party, safety is especially important when
knives are involved. To read more about how to safely carve up your
jack-o-lanterns this fall, click here.

Protecting Your Car from Halloween
Vandalism

Amidst the revelry, Halloween is also –
unfortunately – a popular evening for vandalism. The good news is, taking a few
precautionary steps can help protect your vehicle
and your belongings from being victim to vandalism and theft. To
read more about preventing your car from being vandalized on Halloween, click here.

Road Safety for Trick-or-Treaters

With increased foot traffic
on and around the streets in the evening,
it’s important for both pedestrians and drivers to be hyper-aware on All
Hallows’ Eve. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, it is four times more likely that children get hit by a car on
Halloween compared to any other day.

Whether you’re taking your
kids out trick-or-treating, or just plan to be out driving on Halloween night,
use these tips
to help keep the holiday safe and fun for everyone.

Pet Safety

Halloween is even more fun when you get the
pets involved. That being said, it’s important to remember that increased
activity in your neighborhood on Halloween can pose some safety
risks to your family pet. Whether you’re taking them along for trick-or-treating or planning to hand out
candy this year, be sure to check out these
safety precautions for keeping your pets safe on Halloween night.

Protecting Your Palate

Planning to serve up hot cocoa or – a seasonal
favorite – hot apple cider? Be careful that it’s not too hot! The last thing
you need is someone spilling scalding hot liquid on themselves or burning their
mouth at your Halloween party. Check out our tips for protecting your palate here.

Watch for Deer

You know you live in New York if you’ve ever been told to “watch
for deer” when leaving the household of a family member or friend. But did you
also know that October kicks off mating season for deer in New York State? This
means that they’re more active and – as a result – more likely to cause car
accidents from October to January. Check out this article to learn more about how you can
avoid hitting a deer while out driving on Halloween night.

Now that you’re prepared for all the safety
risks Halloween may throw your way, be sure to also enjoy the holiday for the
fun time that it is!