There's no need for me to relay any misadventures that have happened in Halloweens past. There's no need to mention the Cromwell Sisters and tell you to defy their song. There's no need for me to remind you that it was Halloween night when Jason attacked.... Was it Jason? I'm not much of a horror buff, but I know there's some movie named Halloween and people die. There's no need for me to tell you to be safe this Halloween, when I want you to be safe every day of every year, but just in case here are some tips and guides to staying safe this Halloween season.
1. Firstly, do you have an iPhone?
I'm so sorry android users, I once was an android user (and believe me, I prefer an android) but this only works on apple products. (Please correct me if I'm wrong android users!)
Just in case Jason or Freddy or... I don't know, The Blob grab you up on Halloween it's important that the staff at the hospital can easily identify you in case you or someone else can't provide that information.
Your phone should offer an app labeled "health." Click on this and choose the far right option "medical ID."
Once you've chosen that fill out the questions asked, simple questions like age, name, and blood type.
Then select the option to show while the phone is locked. This way your information is available for medical staff to use without unveiling intimate information. This simple change could assist in a bad situation or possibly safe a life.
2. Keeping an emergency kit
Keeping certain articles on hand can assist in an emergency too. You should store an emergency survival kit in the trunk of you car for the ‘just in case’ moments in life.
A perfect survival pack consists of:
1. Jumper cables
2. Multi-Tool and pocket knife
3. Flashlight
4. Thick blanket
5. Duct tape or electrical tape
6. Water bottles
7. Ready to eat meals. Ex. Granola bars, nuts, trail mix, and peanut butter.
8. Reflective tape, glow sticks, lighter, or matches
3. Lighting up
If you're trick-or-treating with family or just passing out treats make sure to illuminate yourself. Pass out glow sticks and dress your little monsters with reflective lights. By doing so you can’t be hidden in the dark.
4. Buddy System
If you’re going out with friends either to a well-known place or a strange place, always stay together, have a plan in case something happens and if there will be drinking have an assigned designated driver.
5. Make sure there's not just hidden calories in that drink
Know what you’re drinking and who has had access to it and never leave someone alone. Staying in groups helps to keep tabs on your devils, angels, princesses, and your friend that dressed as Flow, the Progressive insurance woman.
6. Check your candy
If you're heading out with kiddos or just digging in a strange bowl of goodies make sure you can identify the candy and examine the wrapper or casing. If it's open or torn, toss it aside. If you're not familiar with the product, best to go without.
7. When the weather is ghastly...
Elsa's dress is really not that realistic for cold weather, it may not have bothered her anyway, but it does me and it's probably the same for you. Whatever you're wearing this Halloween, if you're going to be exposed to the environment make sure to stay updated on the weather. Maybe go as a the Morton Salt girl if it's supposed to rain or Sully from Monsters Inc. if it's supposed to snow.
8. Do you feel like somebody is watching you?
Because you should. Someone should know where you are. Be it your roommate, your best friend, or your mom make sure someone knows your whereabouts.
9. Watch out for those caramel apples
The likeliness is low, but just in case, maybe lay off of those strange apples, especially if they're from a witch. Foreign objects can be placed inside them and it could be dangerous to ingest.
You die. Apple + witch = death. That is not the dream.
10. Have a spare outfit
You never know what the night will hold and you never know what probably-not-real-blood will splatter on your costume. Maybe you'll stay the night somewhere that's not your home, it's always smart to have a spare set of sweats in the backseat of the car.
11. Have fun, you ghouls.
Here’s hoping you have a spooky and safe Halloween!
Looks like you're ready to party on.
