Halloween is a fun day for kids and adults, but it’s important to ensure you’re keeping safety top of mind as you decorate your home this year. Here are some easy ways to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween:

Light up your property
Turn on exterior porch lights and illuminate walkways so trick-or-treaters can navigate safely.

Replace real candles
Swap open flames for battery-operated tea lights, flashlights, or glow sticks inside pumpkins.

Be aware of tripping hazards
Some spooky decorations and noise-makers require electrical cords. Do your best to keep your front steps and walkways clear of power cords – ensuring they’re securely out of the way can prevent tripping hazards for all those eager trick-or-treaters.

Inspect before you connect
Before you plug in, check for any faulty cords, frayed wires or damaged decorations.

Don’t overload electrical power bars
Plugging more cords into a single outlet can overload the outlet.

Avoid extension cord “daisy chains”
Linking multiple extension cords together can pose a fire hazard.

Power off before bed
Rather than leave Halloween lights and decorations on all night long, it’s safer to turn them off and unplug before you go to be, to avoid potential fire hazards.