Halloween Safe!

Halloween Safe!

• October 31 2020 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM

Halloween is ON in Middletown!

We’re sharing useful tips and ideas to make sure trick-or-treaters, families, and homeowners are able to celebrate Halloween Safe.  The CDC has shared guidance on safe Halloween practices, which we are recommending in our community.

Tips for trick-or-treaters:

• Stay home if sick
• Trick or treat with people in your home
• Remain 6 feet apart from people not in your household
• Inspect candy for suspicious materials
• Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose (even under or over your Halloween mask)
• Sanitize your hands frequently while out, especially during key times like before eating and after coughing/sneezing

Tips for parents:

• Stay home if sick
• Talk with your children about safety, social distance guidelines, and your expectations for the evening
• Guide children to stay on the right side of the road and to watch for vehicles
• Carry a flashlight at night and ensure your children have reflective clothing.
• Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose (even under or over your Halloween mask)
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home
• Inspect candy for suspicious materials

Tips for homeowners:

• If you are sick, do not hand out candy
• Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose (even under or over your Halloween mask)
• Wash your hands throughout the evening
• Use tape to mark 6-foot lines in front of your home leading to your front door
• Position a distribution table between yourself and trick or treaters
• Distribute candy on a disinfected table to eliminate direct contact
• Turn off your exterior lights if you would not like to participate in Halloween.

Thank you for doing your part to Middletown Safe, and we wish you a Happy Halloween!