By Ben Horn
As Halloween approaches and families prepare for trick-or-treating and other fun-filled activities, it is important to keep safety in mind so that you and your loved ones can enjoy a stress-free holiday.
For Halloween 2020, local parents such as Marie Wilson adapted measures in their communities to ensure a safe and fun holiday.
“Last year, our community organized a ‘no-knock’ Halloween where families set the candy outside so that social-distancing was maintained,” said Wilson. “Parents created a map identifying which houses were participating, and the children had fun with this treasure hunt element.”
Although communities may choose the social distancing approach to Halloween again this year, trick-or-treating is back for 2021—and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers the following tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe:
For those welcoming trick-or-treaters to their homes, utilize some of these safety precautions:
For further resources to help keep your family safe this Halloween, download the free Red Cross First Aid App for expert advice; and download the free Red Cross Emergency App for weather alerts and to let others know you are safe if severe weather occurs. Have a Happy Halloween!