Do not get spooked out this Halloween

As you enjoy some fun with your family on Halloween, which will be on Monday, 31 October, it is important to remember that so much can go wrong and therefore safety should be a priority for all parents.

Here are some Halloween safety tips to keep you and your family safe on this spooky night:

• Make sure your children are easily visible with torches or glow sticks.

• Children should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling when they go trick-or-treating and parents should set a time limit for their children to trick-or-treat. Designate a specific route for them to take beforehand and be alert for speeding cars in the suburb.

• No matter how appealing the offer or Halloween display, never allow your children to enter a stranger’s house, because there is no kind of treat that is worth a security risk.

• Watch what your children eat. Rather be cautious and check what kind of treats your children have received before allowing them to eat them.

• Arm your security system. The excitement of getting ready for Halloween may make us forget to take simple safety precautions. Make sure to arm your security system and lock doors and windows before you leave your home.

• Keep your home well lit, regardless of whether or not you have plans to go out on Halloween night. Turn on a few lights around your home to give the impression that someone is home and still awake. Additionally, well lit areas outside your home will deter potential intruders or malicious pranksters by eliminating hiding places caused by shadows.

• And if all else fails, host your own Halloween party. If you want to be able to keep your home and children safe at the same time, consider having your own Halloween party so that you can choose what your children get for Halloween and who they are mixing with. Remember that your home can be a target too, so take the necessary precautions

The Inland Region’s General Manager at ADT Security, Theunis Kotze, cautions all residents to ensure that they keep their family and homes safe whether they are out collecting sweets or staying home.

“Our patrol cars will be especially vigilant in all our areas to increase visibility as we know that the streets are usually busier at this time with may residents inviting friends and family to come and join them,” Theunis said.

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