🎃 Halloween Safety Checklist

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Before You Go

• ☐ Check the event time, location, and weather

• ☐ Check costumes for visibility and trip hazards

• ☐ Charge your phone

• ☐ Bring water

• ☐ Bring any needed medications

• ☐ Bring a flashlight or glow sticks if you'll be out after dark

Trick-or-Treating

• ☐ Use sidewalks and crosswalks

• ☐ Stay with your group

• ☐ Carry a flashlight

• ☐ Inspect candy before eating it

• ☐ Keep pets safely at home

Driving

• ☐ Slow down in neighborhoods

• ☐ Watch for children crossing unexpectedly

• ☐ Don't drive distracted

• ☐ Use designated parking when available

Hosting

• ☐ Keep walkways clear

• ☐ Turn on exterior lights

• ☐ Keep decorations away from walkways and exits

• ☐ Keep candles and flames away from children and pets

Then, if we want the financial connection, make it specific:

Don't Let Halloween Haunt Your Wallet

• ☐ Check what you already have before buying decorations

• ☐ Reuse or swap costumes

• ☐ Look for free community events

• ☐ Buy candy and supplies strategically rather than making multiple last-minute trips

That feels much more natural.