Tomorrow is Halloween, and with COVID-19 making 2020 a scary year, Halloween may look different than in previous years.

Children may not understand why, and some will be upset in areas where they may not be able to participate with their friends like normal. However, if trick-or-treating is in your Halloween plans, take precautions to keep COVID-19 from haunting your family.

I personally will be wearing a more festive mask this year and you can make yours more fun too or even incorporate it into your costume.

Maintain social distance while walking the streets, and if you see a house that is not lit up, simply pass it by.

Some may not feel comfortable participating this year, and that is okay!

Floridians looking for a safe alternative to personally handing out candy may try leaving out a bowl full of goodies by the door or even tossing it to trick-or-treaters.

Also, remember to wash your hands or use sanitizer as much as possible.

Apart from COVID-19 precautions, here are a few standard Halloween safety tips:

• Avoid costumes that impair vision or create tripping hazards;
• Trick-or-treat with a trusted adult;
• Make sure children know their home address, phone number and how to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency;
• Obey all traffic safety laws, such as using crosswalks and waiting on pedestrian walking signals at intersections. Make sure you are visible to others; and
• Do not drink and drive—designate a driver, or use a ride sharing service.

I wish everyone a healthy and safe Halloween! Although many more will be wearing masks this year, you can bet there will still be lots of smiles behind them.