{"id":23063,"date":"2025-10-30T09:24:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=23063"},"modified":"2025-10-30T09:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:24:25","slug":"have-a-safe-and-spooktacular-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/10\/30\/have-a-safe-and-spooktacular-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Safe and Spooktacular Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Halloween right around the corner, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) share some spooktacular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsc.org\/community-safety\/safety-topics\/seasonal-safety\/autumn-safety\/halloween?srsltid=AfmBOopgIr1DZn5MvXSZ65ES5yNj7lnlK-g3QCbpcOAdu-sVWq2Ywkni\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safety tips<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help every family have a night full of treats, laughter, and safe adventures. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time\u2014let\u2019s make this Halloween the best (and safest) one yet!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cHaving a safe (not scary) Halloween is easy and fun when you follow a few simple steps,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Director Elaine Perry, M.D. \u201cKeep costumes visible and fit for walking, stick to sidewalks, and cross the street at crosswalks and corners. Make sure treats are sealed in their original wrappers. Welcome trick-or-treaters with a well-lit front door and keep walkways free of tripping hazards. Let&#8217;s help our ghouls, ghosts, and goblins get home safely.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RHHD encourages you to keep these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/halloween-safety-tips-costumes-candy-and-colored-contact-lenses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">quick tips<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in mind when trick or treating this Halloween season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Costume Safety<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure costumes are bright or have reflective tape so drivers can see you at night.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wear costumes that fit well to avoid tripping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use face paint instead of masks to keep your vision clear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trick-or-Treating<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children should always walk in groups and stay with an adult.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use sidewalks whenever possible and cross streets at corners, following traffic signals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carry a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safekids.org\/halloween\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">flashlight or glow sticks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to light your way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Candy Safety<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wait until you get home to eat your treats so an adult can check them first.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/safety-prevention\/all-around\/Pages\/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Only eat candy that is sealed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and in its original wrapper.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid homemade treats unless you know who made them.<\/span><span 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Have a happy Halloween!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have questions about Halloween safety, contact RHHD at 804-205-3500. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Halloween right around the corner, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) share some spooktacular safety tips to help every family have a night full of treats, laughter, and safe [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":590,"featured_media":23064,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"modified_by":"bryanhooten","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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