Halloween Safety Tips and Fun Facts

Did you know that Halloween takes 5^th place on the list for holidays with the highest number of ER visits? Consider these safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this Saturday.

• Add a piece of reflective tape to costumes and treat bags. Not only will this help improve visibility to motorists, it will help you keep track of your trick-or-treater as he or she dashes from house to house!
• Incorporate a slip-resistant, supportive shoe to their costume. This will help prevent falls!

Fun Facts

Between decorations, costumes, candy, Americans will spend a collective $6.9 billion dollars on Halloween this year.

Trick-or-Treating originated in the UK and Ireland.

Before the Jack-o’- lantern, beets or turnips were used as lanterns.

Top two Children’s costumes this year ~ Princess and Batman

Top two pet costumes this year ~ Pumpkin and a Hot Dog