Planning
ahead for potential problems can make all the difference in
a successful
Halloween party. Using common
sense can make a party a great one and avoid anything or
anyone that may ruin it.
With a little extra planning and
enough time to prepare, you can throw a fun and safe
Halloween party!
While
most costumes made today are manufactured from flame retardant material, that
doesn't mean that they are flame-proof. Avoid having
any type of exposed flame or fire such as candles or a
bonfire at your party.
If you do use real
candles make sure there's nothing that can catch
fire near them and never leave them unattended. Be sure you've
checked your smoke detectors to make sure they has
fresh batteries and are working
properly. Always have at least
one fire extinguisher on hand.
If
you are holding your party in your house, make sure that you move any breakable pieces of
furniture or valuables to another room where they can't get broken. A forgotten heirloom
vase that hits the floor could ruin the night for you.
If you inviting people that you don't know and trust
completely, lock away any valuables that might be
tempting to a dishonest person. This is particularly
important if you will be allowing your "invited" guests
to bring some with them that you don't know.
Be sure to remove any prescription drugs from the
bathroom that guests will be using.
Ask your
closest friends to help you keep an eye on things.
Its
a good idea to inform your insurance company in advance
that you will be holding a Halloween party and to make
sure that you are covered by your home-owners or other
insurance. If your current insurance won't cover your
party for damage, injury and theft, ask your insurance
agent about getting a waiver or some type of special
insurance for one night.
Make sure that you have a first
aid kit on hand just in case of very minor injuries.
If
alcohol is provided or allowed at the party, keep an eye
on the drinking, don't let it get out of hand. Don't let anyone that
has been drinking drive. Have one person stay sober and offer to
drive those people home who may be too intoxicated to
drive. If not you can either drive them home yourself,
let them spend the night at your house or call them a
taxi.
When
deciding on a menu, check to see if anyone attending
the party has any food allergies that might become a
health problem.
People becoming ill from common food allergies can really put a damper on their festivities.
Make
sure that you put any pets in a room where they won't be
disturbed. Unless your pet is ultra friendly and doesn't
mind loud noises, music and lots of people you should
keep them separate for the night. Also, be careful your
cat or dog doesn't dart out through the open door as
people come and go. The best bet is to just put them in
a room with plenty of food and water for the night and
check on them periodically to let them know everything
is fine.
