Ensuring a Safe and Fun Halloween: Costume, Trick-or-Treat, and Candy Tips

Officials from the West Virginia State Police and AAA have shared safety tips for Halloween, including ensuring children under 12 are accompanied by an adult while trick-or-treating, adding reflective tape to costumes for better visibility, using flashlights and glow sticks, ensuring costumes fit properly and do not impair vision, checking for "flame resistant" labels, and inspecting candy before consumption. Alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating include hosting a Halloween party or attending a trunk-or-treat event. Additionally, it is important to have a plan for getting home safely if attending parties where alcohol is served, such as having a designated driver or calling for a ride.