Try out these Halloween home safety tips.
Halloween is almost upon us! While Halloween night is supposed to be spooky, the risks that your home and visitors face are downright terrifying. Luckily, there are steps you can take to secure your home and keep trick-or-treaters and party guests safe. Here are some of the safety tips you should try around your home.
Clear Your Pathways
On Halloween night, you are sure to receive many visitors. Whether it be trick-or-treaters or party guests, they will all make their way to your front door. This is why it is so important to clear your pathways of any tripping hazards. For instance, rake up fallen leaves and remove things like flower pots and lawn ornaments. Taking this step will ensure that no one trips and injures themselves while on your property.
Safely Light the Way
Another way to ensure your visitors make it to your front door safely is by making sure that your walkways and front door are well illuminated. This will prevent people from accidentally tripping or bumping into things in the dark. Just be sure to use safe lighting fixtures to light the way. While using candles might add to the Halloween ambiance, they also pose a significant fire risk to your home and guests.
Keep Pets Away from the Action
Finally, you should keep your furry friends away from the front door and any party action. Even the calmest pets can get riled up from Halloween excitement, increasing the chances of them running away or acting aggressively towards others. Rather than taking either of these risks, it’s much safer to keep your pets in a safe, quiet place in your home.
These are some of the precautions you should take this Halloween. Want another way to protect your home? Make sure you have the proper homeowners insurance coverages in place. For assistance with your home policy, contact the experts at ISU-Wissink Insurance today.