Happy Halloween from all of us at Patrick BMW
Halloween is one of the most memorable nights for children of all ages. The costumes, the candy, the adventure-it’s a time you constantly look back on and admire your youth, and the fun you had! Whether you’re trick-or-treating with your kids, or staying home handing out candy, here are some safety tips for you to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable night! If you’re in the Schaumburg area, recommended trick or treating hours are 3:00pm to 7:00pm during daylight hours!
For trick-or-treaters
- General Safety:
- Before going out, set a time frame on when to return home, plan and discuss the trick-or-treat route, and know the names of older children's companions.
- Children should trick-or-treat on well-lit streets in their own neighborhood. Parents or other responsible adults should accompany young children.
- Before going out, set a time frame on when to return home, plan and discuss the trick-or-treat route, and know the names of older children's companions.
- Visibility:
- Use reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights on costumes and bags to make trick-or-treaters visible to drivers.
- Carry a flashlight to see sidewalks and paths clearly.
- Wear light-colored clothing to increase visibility.
- Use reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights on costumes and bags to make trick-or-treaters visible to drivers.
- Costumes:
- Ensure costumes are the right size to prevent tripping.
- Avoid masks that block vision; opt for face paint or makeup instead.
- Choose flame-resistant materials and keep capes or other accessories short and flexible.
- Make sure any makeup is non-toxic and test it in a small area of skin first.
- Layer under your costume, as it usually gets cold on Halloween, especially after the sun goes down!
- Ensure costumes are the right size to prevent tripping.
- Behavior:
- Always walk, not run, and stick to sidewalks.
- Stay in a group and have a buddy with you at all times.
- Walk only on well-lit streets within your neighborhood.
- Cross the street at corners or crosswalks after looking both ways.
- Stay on the stoop or porch and do not go into anyone's house or car.
- Always walk, not run, and stick to sidewalks.
- Candy:
- Wait to eat candy until an adult has inspected it at home.
- Discard any unwrapped or homemade treats.
- Only eat factory-wrapped candies.
- Wait to eat candy until an adult has inspected it at home.
For homeowners
- Lighting:
- Keep your house and walkway well-lit to help trick-or-treaters see their way.
- Keep your house and walkway well-lit to help trick-or-treaters see their way.
- Yard:
- Remove any tripping hazards like garden hoses, rakes, or decorations from your lawn, steps, and walkways.
- Remove any tripping hazards like garden hoses, rakes, or decorations from your lawn, steps, and walkways.
- Candles:
- Avoid using real candles, especially in jack-o'-lanterns. Use battery-operated or LED candles instead to prevent fires.
- Avoid using real candles, especially in jack-o'-lanterns. Use battery-operated or LED candles instead to prevent fires.
- Pets:
- Keep family pets in a separate room or kenneled to prevent them from startling or biting trick-or-treaters.
- Keep family pets in a separate room or kenneled to prevent them from startling or biting trick-or-treaters.
We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday! Remember these safety tips, enjoy a fang-tasic night, and most importantly, enjoy the candy!