Officials Share Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters, Drivers and Families

October 27, 2026 With Halloween just days away, officials are reminding families, drivers and partygoers to take precautions to keep the holiday safe for everyone. From choosing visible costumes to watching for children on the road, a few simple steps can help prevent accidents during one of the year s busiest nights for trick-or-treating. Officials recommend using face makeup instead of masks to improve visibility and adding reflective tape to costumes and treat bags. Costumes should be flame-resistant and short enough to prevent trips and falls. For pumpkin lighting, battery-operated lights or glow sticks are safer alternatives to candles. Pedestrian safety is especially important on Halloween. Children should use sidewalks whenever possible, look both ways before crossing streets and cross at corners rather than between parked cars. Parents or responsible adults should accompany young children, while older children going out alone should have a planned route and a set time to retu