Halloween is when families spend time with others while out on the streets, and what better way for unsafe situations to arise than with those two ingredients? This is why, if you plan on spending Halloween collecting candy or just out with friends, you need to remember how to maximize your safety.

No Guns and Drugs Allowed

Let me start things off with some things that I hope are obvious: Firearms must be safely stored when children are at your house, and always know the signs of deadly drugs, like fentanyl, disguised as candy.

Nobody is saying that guns shouldn’t be allowed in the house when children are there. The intent is just that they are safely locked in a cabinet away from a child’s reach. If you want some ideas, you can visit safegunstoragetexas.com for some great hiding places around the house.

When it comes to fake candy, we’ve all heard the news about how deadly fentanyl is, especially to children. This is why parents should always go with their children when they trick-or-treat to make sure nobody slips deadly substances into their bags.

Also, giving your child’s candy haul a quick scan when you get back home won’t hurt. Just to see if anything stands out as obviously fake or dangerous.

Dress to Impress… and to Stay Safe

When it comes to Halloween costumes, wearing all black is probably the worst idea if you plan on walking on or near the street at night.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Reflective tape might be your best bet, placing it wherever is appropriate on your costume (though it would be hilarious if Chewbacca or Dracula had a giant strip of bright orange tape on their back…).

Keeping to sidewalks and crosswalks and having an agreed-upon meeting destination in case anyone in the family gets lost are also excellent ways to stay safe on Halloween.

Finally, you know your neighborhood better than anyone—at least I hope you do. So, stay in well-lit areas and make sure your kids know your phone number in case of emergencies.

There are several more safety tips for Lubbockites and beyond for October 31, and you can see them all on the Texas DPS website.

Isn’t staying safe on Halloween just so much fun? Stop rolling your eyes.

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